ever since the time when rio de janeiro served as the capital of brazil nearly 60 years ago,  it continues to be the de facto cultural capital of brazil in the minds and hearts of many - in fact, the wealth of cultural assets found here can largely be attributed to the centuries in which rio functioned as the governing center of the country.

its rich history and unique carioca tradition has been wonderfully preserved and displayed in the plethora of museums that exist in the marvelous city. here we list the top ten museums, in no particular order.