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Earth Sciences Museum and its collection

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The Earth Sciences Museum, located at 404 Pasteur Avenue in the Urca neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a renowned institution dedicated to the fields of geology and paleontology. It offers a unique opportunity for visitors to delve into the fascinating world of earth sciences, with a vast collection of exhibits that span across various aspects of these disciplines.

Extensive Collection at the Earth Sciences Museum

The Earth Sciences Museum boasts a collection of over 100,000 items. This includes around 7,000 fragments of minerals from both Brazil and abroad, as well as 12,000 meteorites, rocks, documents, and fossils. The extensive collection provides a comprehensive overview of the earth's geological history and offers a unique insight into the world of earth sciences.

Brazilian Dinosaur Fossils at the Earth Sciences Museum

One of the main attractions of the Earth Sciences Museum is its collection of Brazilian dinosaur fossils. These fossils provide a glimpse into the prehistoric era and offer a unique opportunity to learn about the dinosaurs that once roamed the earth, particularly in Brazil.

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PTMuseu de Ciências da Terra
ESMuseo de Ciencias de la Tierra (Brasil)
FRMusée des Sciences de la Terre

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Earth Sciences Museum
Av. Pasteur, 404 - 2º Andar - Urca
22290-255 Rio de Janeiro

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday
10:00 – 16:00
Wednesday
10:00 – 16:00
Thursday
10:00 – 16:00
Friday
10:00 – 16:00
Saturday
10:00 – 16:00
Sunday Closed

Schedules may vary depending on vacations and holidays.

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Av. Pasteur, 404 - 2º Andar - Urca, Rio de Janeiro

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