Palacete Provincial
A 19th-century provincial palace housing several small museums on archaeology, coins, images and art, all free to visit.
The Provincial Palace was built in the second half of the 19th century. It once housed the provincial government and police headquarters of Amazonas. It was restored in 2009 and is now a multi-purpose cultural complex. Inside are an archaeology museum, a numismatics museum, a room for images and sound, a state gallery and a restoration workshop. The exhibits include ancient Amazonian pottery, Brazilian coins from different eras, and paintings by local artists. The collection is compact, making it a good choice on a rainy day or during the midday heat. In front of the palace is Heliodoro Balbi Square (Praça Heliodoro Balbi), which is shaded by dense trees. It is generally open Tuesday to Sunday. Admission is free, but check the official hours.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun (check official schedule)
Nearby sights
- Manaus Cathedral
- Rio Negro Palace Cultural Centre
- Manaus Customs House
- Adolpho Lisboa Market
- Amazon Theatre
- Church and Square of São Sebastião
- Palace of Justice, Manaus
- Manaus City Museum (Paço da Liberdade)