Place to visit
PUCRS Museum of Science and Technology, Brazil: what it is and when to go
PUCRS Museum of Science and Technology is a paleontology, natural history museum, science, technology. in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil (Museu de Ciências e Tecnologia) (Porto Alegre). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is December to February and June to September. In December there are 13 h 56 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 05. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Brazil: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Paleontology, natural history museum, science, technology. in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil · Museums and art
- Local name
- Museu de Ciências e Tecnologia
- Where
- Brazil · Avenida Ipiranga 6681, 90619-900
- Best time
- December to February and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- IGU Foz do Iguaçu, 594 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Tu-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa-Su 10:00-18:00
- Website
- pucrs.br
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- -30.05826, -51.17605
What it is and where
PUCRS Museum of Science and Technology is a paleontology, natural history museum, science, technology. in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil (Museu de Ciências e Tecnologia) (Porto Alegre). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Brazil: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Porto Alegre, where this site lists 39 more places to see, 2.7 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -30.05826, -51.17605; the nearest main airport is Cataratas International Airport (IGU, Foz do Iguaçu), 594 km as the crow flies. How to get around Brazil (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the Museums and art places in Brazil. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit PUCRS Museum of Science and Technology is December to February and June to September.
- JanBest time13:44
- FebBest time13:03
- MarPossible12:13
- AprPossible11:16
- MayPossible10:29
- JunBest time10:05
- JulBest time10:15
- AugBest time10:55
- SepBest time11:50
- OctPossible12:45
- NovPossible13:33
- DecBest time13:56
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 56 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 05. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Brazil in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Brazil
To enter Brazil there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Brazil checklist. Currency: Brazilian real (BRL); plugs: Type N and C · 127 V and 220 V depending on the region · 60 Hz (you need an adapter and should check the voltage); emergencies: 190 police · 192 ambulance · 193 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Porto Alegre Botanical GardenGarden in Porto Alegre, Brazil729 m
- Museu de Ciências Naturais da Fundação Zoobotânica do Rio Grande do SulPaleontology, Natural history museum. in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil750 m
- Cervejaria - DuppaBierBrewery1.4 km
- Morro da PolíciaMountain in Brazil2.6 km
- Porto Alegre Brazil TempleTemple of the LDS church3.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Brazil guide.
More in Brazil: Museums and art
- São Paulo Museum of Art: art museum in São Paulo, Brazil
- National Museum of Brazil: museum of UFRJ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Fort Copacabana: military building in Rio de Janeiro
- Niterói Contemporary Art Museum: art museum
- Museu Nacional de Belas Artes: national art museum in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo: art museum in São Paulo, Brazil
Every Brazil place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is PUCRS Museum of Science and Technology?
It is a paleontology, natural history museum, science, technology. in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil (Museu de Ciências e Tecnologia in the local language). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Brazil: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit PUCRS Museum of Science and Technology?
December to February and June to September. In December there are 13 h 56 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 05.
How do you get to PUCRS Museum of Science and Technology?
The nearest main airport is Cataratas International Airport (IGU), 594 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Brazil is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Brazil map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Porto Alegre Botanical Garden, Museu de Ciências Naturais da Fundação Zoobotânica do Rio Grande do Sul, Cervejaria - DuppaBier. The rest is in the Brazil guide.
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