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  • 1/5 C the G. 2 years ago on Google
    The place itself is awesome. But the Brennand family is the richest family in Recife. They clearly own way too much not just land but power in the city. I’m pretty sure we paid R$30 or $40 each person. This family started their legacy on enslaved peoples blood and continue to make money until today, a bunch of things inside is extremely racist and without proper information about the real story. Everything is disgustingly whitewashed. I’ve been there about 10 years ago but I had no idea of the family history, the Ricardo brennand has his face all over the place, clearly his ego didn’t care about the injustice and poverty around the city. My people is hungry and these people pretty much own everything, I do not recommend for this reason. It’s not fair.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jacob C. 1 year ago on Google • 132 reviews
    One of the best and most unique museums in the northeast of Brazil, if not all Brazil. A must-visit if you’re in the northeast! The Dutch tapestries and the history of the Dutch in Brazil is fascinating, as is a vast building filled with thousands of weapons from the last hundred years. Add in the stunning gardens filled with capybara and monkeys strolling around and playing and this truly is a memorable place to spend a few hours. Cafe and restaurant on site too. Entrance is $50 BRL.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Felipe Duarte B. 3 years ago on Google • 119 reviews
    This is definitely one of the best museums in Brazil, probably the best outside Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. There is a wide variety of arts, from sculptures to painting, that cover different moments of history. The main exposition is about an important parte of Brazil, which is the Dutch occupation of the northeast, that happened in the 17th century. The building where the museum is gorgeous. The price (in Oct. 2020) is R$30, with half price for teachers and students. There is also a great restaurant there but it is quite expensive.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fernando P. 3 years ago on Google • 274 reviews
    Amazing as always. The Cafe could offer a Vegan menu (some people are allergic to milk protein, eggs, etc...)

  • 5/5 Caroline S. 7 years ago on Google • 135 reviews
    If you enjoy taking time to appreciate art in all its shapes you'll certainly like this museum. Ricardo Brennand Istitute is located in a inspiring and breathtaking place where you'll be able to enjoy nature and arts. Spread along the castles you'll see paintings, sculptures, old furniture, armor and etc. Inside it there is a small cafeteria, a restaurant and a small souvenirs shop so you can take gifts for those you love or even to remind you the great time you had there
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christopher B. 4 years ago on Google • 124 reviews
    A lovely and somewhat eclectic museum on beautiful grounds. I especially enjoyed the Brazilian section with tapestries and paintings from the Dutch occupation in the 17th century. Well-worth a few hours’ visit.

  • 4/5 Bruno P. 5 years ago on Google • 51 reviews
    This place is incredibly beautiful and well kept. The weapon museum is rich in articles being displayed and the exhibitions are also pretty rich, talking about the colonial and Northeast. Amazing place to go to see the museum or even only for a walk
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  • 5/5 Benjamin Z. 3 years ago on Google • 37 reviews
    It was a lovely place to visit. A nice collection of art and regional history. Even an amazing building full of armor and weapons.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J & J T. 3 years ago on Google
    Incredible museum by the Brazilian art collector and businessman Ricardo Brennand, one of the best I have visited apart from The Louvre in Paris. I recommend at least 3 hours to browse through all the buildings and some more time if you want to sit down for a coffee in the lovely Cafe or eat something in the restaurant. The Institute holds a permanent collection of historic and artistic objects of diversified provenience, ranging from Early Middle Ages to 20th century, with strong emphasis in objects, documents and artwork related to Colonial and Dutch Brazil, including the world's largest assemblage of paintings by Frans Post. The Institute also houses one of the largest collections of armory in the world, with 3,000 pieces, the majority of which were produced in Europe and Asia between the 14th and 19th centuries. The library has over 62 thousand volumes, ranging from 16th to 20th century, including a collection of brasiliana and other rare items.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Johnny D. 5 years ago on Google
    The best museum of Latin America and an amazing experience! $30 per person and you’ll see a lot of medieval arts for sure!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kevin T. 6 years ago on Google
    It’s very interesting place and it is very sexually as of human’s organs. Use your imagination when you look at these arts. 😏
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  • 2/5 Diego B. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice collection but completely unorganized in any thematic or chronological way. Even the main exhibition of Dutch presence in Brazil is mixed with random pieces of sculpture and porcelain. Most of the pieces lack information or they are too small printed. Even more shocking is the text praising the Dutch colonization as a positive thing. The collection needs a good and critical curatorship work to transform it in a Museum.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 kranky24 7 months ago on Google • 42 reviews
    Amazing collections, art, weapons, and marble sculptures. The castle is full of history and beautiful scenery.

  • 5/5 Eyassu A. 4 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    It's a great museum. There are lots of beautiful sculptures, paintings, armors and swords. Just amazing

  • 5/5 Yidnekachew T. 4 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    It's a great museum. There are lots of beautiful sculptures, paintings, armors and swords. Just amazing

  • 5/5 Taylline S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place to stroll with the family, in addition to getting to know more about the culture of our "country" Pernambuco. Loved it. (Original) Lugar lindo pra passear com a família, além de conhecer mais da cultura do nosso "país" Pernambuco. Amei.

  • 5/5 Mario M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) GIANT HERITAGE FOR CULTURE OF HUMANITY !!! (Original) PATRIMÔNIO GIGANTE PARA CULTURA DA HUMANIDADE!!!

  • 5/5 Eliane S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) First world restaurant. (Original) Restaurante de primeiro mundo.

  • 5/5 Cledson Luiz Gontijo A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) ?INSTITUTO RICARDO BRENNAND The Ricardo Brennand Institute, located in the Várzea neighborhood, was founded in 2002 and brings together a large collection of historical and cultural collections from different parts of the world, the name of the place is in honor of its founder Ricardo Brenand, as he has a passion by collections of works of art from different parts of the world, born in Cabo de Santo Agostinho, May 27, 1927, currently dies in Recife. Here are some important information about the place: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ We ran from Tuesday to Sunday from 13h to 17h. Last entry at 16:30. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀? ENTRY Acquiring through the site is 30.00 and on site R $ 32.00, free admission for children up to 07 years. Free admission on the last Tuesday of each month, except in January, July and December. (Original) ?INSTITUTO RICARDO BRENNAND O Instituto Ricardo Brennand, está localizado no bairro da Várzea, sua fundação ocorreu em 2002 e reúne grande acervo de coleções históricas e culturais de diversas partes do mundo, o nome do local é em homenagem ao seu fundador Ricardo Brenand, já que tem um paixão por coleções de obras-de-arte provenientes de diversas partes do mundo, nascido em Cabo de Santo Agostinho, 27 de maio de 1927, atualmente morra em Recife. Segue algumas informações importantes do local : ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ? HORÁRIOS Funcionamos de terça a domingo, das 13h às 17h. Última entrada às 16h30. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀? INGRESSO Adquirindo pelo site está 30,00 e no local R$ 32,00, entrada gratuita crianças até 07 anos. Entrada gratuita na última terça-feira de cada mês, exceto nos meses de janeiro, julho e dezembro.

  • 5/5 Francisco R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The integration between art and nature. (Original) A integração entre a arte e a natureza.

  • 5/5 _MMTMM_ 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Best Brazilian museum I know (Original) Melhor museo brasileiro que conheço

  • 1/5 Edvaldo Pedágio CE d. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) @ pEDÁgio - ú pEDÁgio pEDÁgio ú pEDÁgio c (Original) @ pEDÁgio - ú pEDÁgio pEDÁgio ú pEDÁgio c

  • 5/5 Aurilene B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This place is fantastic, I managed to transport myself to history, wonderful! (Original) Este lugar é fantástico, consegui me transportar para a história, maravilhoso!

  • 5/5 Edificando P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful museum! It was marked in my history.? (Original) Museu maravilhoso! Ficou marcado na minha história.?

  • 5/5 Lia B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Soooo good. There are several things, it is worth taking a day off and visiting. (Original) Muuuuuito bom. Tem diversas coisas, vale a pena separar um dia e ir visitar.

  • 5/5 Andrea C. 11 months ago on Google
    Beautiful! Should stay open a little longer though, and charge a little less, but absolutely amazing!

  • 5/5 Mylena P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Best place to knowledge (Original) Melhor lugar para conhecimento

  • 5/5 Mariane D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very rich collection. (Original) Acervo muito rico.

  • 5/5 Dandara 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) What about this place? A castle, with rare pieces and collections, in beauty and value! You can make a whole day look like minutes by trying to figure out whether Brennand was a lunatic or a genius. Worth knowing! (Original) O que dizer desse lugar? Um castelo, com peças e coleções raras, em beleza e valor! É possível fazer um dia inteiro parecer minutos tentando entender se Brennand era lunático ou genial. Vale a pena conhecer!

  • 5/5 Anneh S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The structure is very cool. I went back in time with her. I took great pictures. I thought you were royalty. I just think they could invest in more works of art. The Institute has a good space, which could be used more. (Original) A estrutura é muito legal. Voltei no tempo com ela. Tirei ótimas fotos. Imaginei que era da realeza. Só acho que poderiam investir em mais obras de artes. O Instituto tem um espaço bom, que poderia ser mais aproveitado.

  • 5/5 Gabriel C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very cute! (Original) Muito bonito!

  • 5/5 Flávio F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The institute has a spectacular castle complex, museum, church, gardens and lakes. I recommend visiting one of the most important state tourist itineraries. (Original) O instituto conta com um espetacular complexo de castelo, museu, igreja, jardins e lagos. Recomendo sua visita num dos mais importantes roteiros turísticos do estado.

  • 5/5 Timothy R. 7 months ago on Google
    An amazing museum and castle with incredible medieval arms. The art is so beautiful and the location is as well

  • 5/5 Ryan B. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the most gorgeous places in Recife.

  • 5/5 Cristal P. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful ❣️ art collection

  • 5/5 Jessyane M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Spectacular place! ? Great for the whole family! (Original) Lugar espetacular! ? Ótimo para toda família!

  • 5/5 Rodrigo M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful place. Be sure to attend there. Only negative points: - depending on the day, you will not be able to access any (s) of the areas; - I don't know why, but paying the money is more expensive than the card. ??‍♂️ (Original) Maravilhoso lugar. Não deixem de comparecer por lá. Únicos pontos negativos: - dependendo do dia, você não vai conseguir acessar alguma (s) das áreas; - não sei por qual motivo, mas pagar a entrada no dinheiro sai MAIS caro que no cartão. ??‍♂️

  • 5/5 Felipe S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The place has a huge collection, but I found everything very "punched" in space. And look, it's not small! (Original) O lugar tem um acervo enorme, mas achei tudo muito "socado" no espaço. E olha que não é pequeno!

  • 5/5 Beraldo P. 3 years ago on Google
    Como sempre eccelente. Sem retoques.

  • 5/5 Raphael V. 3 years ago on Google
    O melhor museu que já conheci no Brasil!

  • 5/5 Isabele C. S. L. 3 years ago on Google
    Um dos melhores lugares do mundo. Se você ama arte, história, armas, quadros ou simplesmente quer passear, esse é o lugar perfeito. Só uma dica, os ingressos costumam ser um pouco caros, mas você pode ir na última terça feira do mês e entrar de graça.

  • 5/5 Alexandre B. 3 years ago on Google
    Museu de nível internacional.

  • 4/5 José Abelardo da S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great place for those who enjoyed a historical museum from medieval times. The restaurant is a bit salty.but just strolling around. It opens from Tuesday to Sunday always at 1 pm and you have little time to visit everything. Closes at 5 pm (Original) Ótimo lugar pra quem curti museu histórico do tempo medieval. O restaurante é um pouco salgado.mas vale apenas passear no local. Abre de terça-feira a domingo sempre as 13 hs e vc tem pouco tempo para visitar tudo. Fecha as 17 hs

  • 5/5 Sambal O. 5 years ago on Google
    i was visiting recife for several weeks. My friends told me that we must visit this museum. The environment is very well maintained and everything looks like a picture book, beautiful. There are also many interesting things to see. we liked it a lot. Greetings from Switzerland

  • 5/5 Yuri S. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome place, must visit for anyone in Recife

  • 5/5 Mohamed S. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic museum in a castle, have pics from several places and ages, they have a good restaurant there

  • 3/5 Baked K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Very) Rich people and their expensive hobbies...

  • 5/5 Christoph O. 4 years ago on Google
    What a place! Love it...

  • 5/5 Leonard K. 4 years ago on Google
    Delightful place to visit with an eclectic collection

  • 5/5 vipercass b. 4 years ago on Google
    Impressive Museum, Remarkable! I was really surprised!

  • 5/5 Elizandra S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I went thousands of times because I lived nearby. Always a beautiful place, well maintained, accessible and with beautiful works. Each trip, a surprise. (Original) Fui milhares de vezes por ter morado perto. Sempre um lugar lindo, bem cuidado, acessível e com obras lindas. Cada ida, uma surpresa.

  • 5/5 Walter M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent museum (Original) Excelente museu

  • 4/5 Luh L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Place that you enter and become fascinating; And that the more you see, observe, want more and more! (Original) Lugar que você, entra e fica fascinando; E que quanto mais vê, observa, quer mais e mais!

  • 5/5 flavio c. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful (Original) Uma maravilha

  • 5/5 SHEILA D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I haven't had the opportunity to meet yet, but I admire it, I'll meet (Original) Ainda não tive oportunidade de conhecer, mas ja admiro, vou conhecer

  • 5/5 Alisson D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful ? (Original) Maravilhoso ?

  • 4/5 Wend 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It should be more recognized in Pernambuco. (Original) Devia ser mais reconhecido em Pernambuco.

  • 4/5 José C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I was there in 2015. I went to lunch but I never visited. I was delighted with the place. I will definitely visit with my family. (Original) Estive lá em 2015. Fui almoçar mas não cheguei a visitar. Fiquei encantado com o lugar. Com certeza irei visitar com minha família.

  • 5/5 Sergio L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Really beautiful place! Well organized and with a lot of things to know. (Original) Local realmente bonito! Bem organizado e com bastante coisas para conhecer.

  • 5/5 Otávio L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful setting. Remember that admission is paid, but worth every penny. (Original) Ambiente maravilhoso. Vale lembrar que a entrada é paga, más vale cada centavo.

  • 4/5 João V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) this museum is great mto mto legal and if you lose there is easy, and there's so much there (Original) esse museu é mto legal e mto grande, se perder lá é fácil, e tem tanta coisa lá

  • 5/5 Sérgio M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very unusual museum, due to its structure. An excellent ride that is worthwhile. (Original) Um museu muito incomum, por conta de sua estrutura. Um excelente passeio que vale a pena.

  • 5/5 leonardo j. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful place (Original) Lugar maravilhoso

  • 5/5 Gustavo Cezar Gomes Catunda de V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Space for private visitation that provides access to the public upon admission. Events. Medieval collections. Paintings. Historical collections. Files. (Original) Espaço para visitação privado que proporciona acesso ao público mediante ingresso. Eventos. Coleções medievais. Pinturas. Acervos históricos. Arquivos.

  • 5/5 Vida Feliz com J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very cool place to visit and spend the afternoon very rich in medieval culture (Original) Lugar muito legal para visitar e passa a tarde muito rico em cultura medieval

  • 5/5 Raphael M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I loved visiting this place, the security guards were willing to let the application car enter both for boarding and disembarking. (Original) Adorei visitar este local, os seguranças foram solícitos em deixar o carro de aplicativo entrar tanto para o embarque quanto para o desembarque.

  • 5/5 Netsanet B. 4 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Instituto Ricardo Brennand is an amazing museum. The arts and histories are mind blowing. I loved this place and enjoyed my visit


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