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The World’s 100 Best Museums

Instituto Ricardo Brennand

Recife, Brazil

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST MUSEUMS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 18 2026

No. 1 in Latin America

Instituto Ricardo Brennand

Private collection in Recife shown in brick buildings styled as a medieval castle and set in gardens. It combines European arms and armour with paintings by Frans Post from the Dutch period in Brazil.

Highlights

  • Arms and armour collection
  • Frans Post paintings
  • Castle and gardens

Good to know

  • Many works have no labels
  • Allow at least three hours
  • Last entry at 4:30 pm

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