Carmen Miranda Museum

Carmen Miranda Museum (Museu Carmen Miranda), located in the Parque Brigadeiro Eduardo Gomes (Flamengo Park), is a museum established in homage to singer and actress Carmen Miranda and open to the public since 1976. The museum was officially opened on the 21st anniversary of her death.

Carmen Miranda Museum
The museum entrance.
EstablishedAugust 5, 1976
LocationRio de Janeiro, Brazil
Visitors10,000 /year
DirectorCésar Soares Balbi
WebsiteCarmen Miranda Museum

The building was closed to visitors in 2013, but reopened to the public on August 4, 2023 after renovation works. Part of its collection (168 items), including turbans, costumes and various accessories, are on exhibition online on the "We wear Culture" platform, launched by Google Arts & Culture.

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