Museum · Vassouras, RJ
Museu Casa da Hera
The Museu Casa da Hera preserves the residence of Eufrásia Teixeira Leite in Vassouras.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Museu Casa da Hera
The Museu Casa da Hera preserves the residence of Eufrásia Teixeira Leite in Vassouras. The domestic rooms and the ivy-covered façade allow insight into aspects of the life of a family linked to the wealth of coffee in the 19th century.
See the house as a whole: rooms, furniture and objects document ways of living, while the garden widens the reading of the domestic space. The vegetation that gave the museum its name also contributes to its visual identity. The history of Eufrásia and her financial activities raises questions about women, heritage and social relations in that period.
The residence should be understood within a society sustained by enslaved labor. Look for interpretation materials and take advantage of the staff's guidance, without reducing the visit to a collection of old objects. The available spaces and circulation through the garden depend on the visitation conditions provided by the museum.
Before you go
Practical information
How much time to set aside
Allow time for the rooms and the garden, following the available visit format.
Best time
The museum's opening should be confirmed; in the garden, circulation also depends on weather and maintenance.
How to get there
The Museu Casa da Hera is located in the urban area of Vassouras, on Rua Doutor Fernandes; check access before the climb.
Tip
Read the collection in relation to Eufrásia's history and the social conditions that produced that wealth.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Museu Casa da Hera
Who lived in Casa da Hera?
The residence is associated with the Teixeira Leite family and especially with Eufrásia Teixeira Leite.
Is the garden a separate part of the house's history?
It is part of the museum's domestic ensemble and helps to understand the relationship between the residence and its outdoor area.