Museu de Ciências da Terra (MCTer)
Museu de Ciências da Terra (MCTer) is a museums & exhibits in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, best suited for all ages. It is free to visit. Set in a 1908 building at the foot of Sugarloaf Mountain, this geology museum holds more than 35,000 catalogued fossils and runs a permanent exhibit called 'In the Time of the Dinosaurs' alongside fossils sp
Set in a 1908 building at the foot of Sugarloaf Mountain, this geology museum holds more than 35,000 catalogued fossils and runs a permanent exhibit called 'In the Time of the Dinosaurs' alongside fossils specifically from the Uberaba region. It's a quieter, lower-key stop than Rio's beaches, good for a rainy-day science detour.
- Address: Av. Pasteur, 404, Urca, Rio de Janeiro
- Hours: Wed-Sat 10:00-16:00
- Official website
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Good to know
- Where is Museu de Ciências da Terra (MCTer)?
- Museu de Ciências da Terra (MCTer) is located at Av. Pasteur, 404, Urca, Rio de Janeiro, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Directions to Google Maps, Waze, and Apple Maps are on this page.
- How much does Museu de Ciências da Terra (MCTer) cost?
- Museu de Ciências da Terra (MCTer) is free to visit.
- Is Museu de Ciências da Terra (MCTer) good for kids?
- Museu de Ciências da Terra (MCTer) is best for all ages. Set in a 1908 building at the foot of Sugarloaf Mountain, this geology museum holds more than 35,000 catalogued fossils and runs a permanent exhibit called 'In the Time of the Dinosaurs' alongside fossils specifically from the Uberaba region.
- What other dinosaur activities are near Museu de Ciências da Terra (MCTer)?
- Within 100 km you'll find 1 more dinosaur spot: Terra dos Dinos. The map on this page shows them all.
Last verified August 2026 from official venue sources.