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National Museum of UFRJ to receive R$ 10 million for restoration
Education Minister Leonardo Barchini has announced an additional R$ 10 million investment for the reconstruction and restoration of the National Museum of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). This funding aims to continue recovery efforts following the devastating fire in September 2018, which destroyed approximately 85% of the museum's 20 million items, including fossils, historical documents, and imperial furniture.
Between 2023 and 2026, the Ministry of Education has already invested roughly R$ 68 million in the institution. The museum, which houses Latin America's largest natural science collection, remains an active site for scientific research despite the damage to its historic structures and laboratories.
During his visit to the museum, Barchini also addressed the Pé-de-Meia Universitário program. He confirmed that funding for the initiative, which provides monthly stipends to approximately 485,000 low-income students, is secured through the Pre-Salt Social Fund surplus and the national budget.
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Leonardo Barchini · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Ministry of Education · National Museum of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro · Rio de Janeiro
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The Ministry of Education invested approximately R$ 68 million in the museum between 2023 and 2026. gazeta24h.com · portalacontecern.com.br · portalrbn.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] A September 2018 fire destroyed approximately 85% of the 20 million items preserved at the museum. gazeta24h.com · portalacontecern.com.br · portalrbn.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Pé-de-Meia Universitário program aims to provide R$ 700 monthly for ten months per year to approximately 485,000 low-income students. noticiabrasil.net.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] Education Minister Leonardo Barchini announced an additional R$ 10 million investment for the National Museum of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). gazeta24h.com · noticiabrasil.net.br · portalacontecern.com.br · portalrbn.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Resources for the Pé-de-Meia Universitário program are already included in the budget and will come from the Pre-Salt Social Fund surplus. noticiabrasil.net.br