Palacete Provincial
About This Museum
You'd never guess this elegant, pale yellow building was once the city's police headquarters! Now it's this incredible cultural hub where five separate museums live under one gorgeous 19th-century roof. I spent a whole afternoon just wandering from room to room, completely losing track of time. It’s one of those places that feels full of secrets and stories, way more than your average museum.
Collection Highlights
You can go from staring at ancient indigenous pottery in the archaeology section to getting lost in a gallery of Amazonian landscapes, then pop into the next room to see walls covered with historical Brazilian currency. The variety is wild—there's even a room dedicated to police memorabilia, a nod to the building's past life.
Visitor Information
It's right on Heliodoro Balbi square in the center of Manaus, super easy to find, and the best part is that entry is completely free. Just check the opening hours before you go, as they can vary.
Architecture & Building
It has this grand, neoclassical look from the outside with tall windows and ornate details, very much fitting for an important provincial building from the 1800s.
Contact & Location
Address: Palacete Provincial, Avenida Floriano Peixoto, Centro, Manaus, Região Geográfica Imediata de Manaus, Região Geográfica Intermediária de Manaus, Amazonas, Região Norte, 69000-000, Brasil
Phone: +55 92 3631-3632
Website: Visit Website
