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Museum of Natural History Louis Jacques Brunet

Museu de História Natural Louis Jacques Brunet

Created in 1861, it is one of the first natural history museums in Latin America. Located at Ginásio Pernambucano. Collection spans archeology, botany, geology and zoology.

Address: Rua da Aurora - Boa Vista (Centro)

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