National History Museum

Authors

  • Angela Cardoso Guedes

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2316-9125.v15i3p131-136

Keywords:

National Historical Museum, museum, culture, art, education.

Abstract

Situated in the historical area of Rio de Janeiro, in one of the city’s most important architectural complexes, the National Historical Museum, an integrant of the Brazilian Institute of Museums, is the guardian of the largest collection of cultural
heritage of the Brazilian Ministry of Culture. With more than 277. 500 items, among which the largest numismatics’ collection of Latin America, sculptures, iconographic and manuscripts documents, paintings, rare masterworks , civilian and military garments, gunnery, ancient historical vehicles, toys
and other significant objects from native Brazilian and African cultures. Host to the first Museology school in Brazil – nowadays
located at UNIRIO – the museum develops intense research and editorial activities, offers international seminars, courses,
training programs for teachers and guided tours to the long duration and temporary exhibitions for elementary and second
grade students. It also has special projects aiming to enhance the democratic access of all of the various strata of Brazilian society.

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Author Biography

  • Angela Cardoso Guedes
    Assessora de Comunicação do Museu Histórico Nacional. Jornalista, doutora em Ciência da Informação (UFRJ/IBICT).

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Published

2010-12-30

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 3 (2010): Banda Larga e TV digital no Brasil

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How to Cite

Guedes, A. C. (2010). National History Museum. Comunicação & Educação, 15(3), 131-136. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2316-9125.v15i3p131-136