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Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro: A Modernist Masterpiece

Explore modern and contemporary art in an iconic building set within Rio's beautiful Flamengo Park.

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The Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro (MAM Rio) is dedicated to vanguard and experimental art. Founded in 1948, its iconic building, designed by Affonso Eduardo Reidy, is a landmark of Brazilian modern architecture set within the Flamengo Park. The museum boasts a significant collection of modern and contemporary art from Brazil and abroad.

A brief summary to Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro

  • Av. Infante Dom Henrique, 85, Rio de Janeiro, Parque do Flamengo, State of Rio de Janeiro, 20021-140, BR
  • +55213883-5600
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  • Wednesday 10 am-5:30 pm
  • Thursday 10 am-5:30 pm
  • Friday 10 am-5:30 pm
  • Saturday 10 am-5:30 pm
  • Sunday 11 am-5:30 pm

Local tips

  • Visit on Thursdays or Fridays for fewer crowds and free admission.
  • Take a walk through the surrounding Parque do Flamengo, designed by Burle Marx.
  • Check the museum's website for current exhibitions and events.
  • Combine your visit with a trip to the nearby Monument to the Fallen in World War II or the Carmen Miranda Museum.
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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    From Cinelândia Metro Station (lines L1, L2), walk through Parque do Flamengo for about 15 minutes to reach MAM Rio. Alternatively, numerous bus lines serve the area along Avenida Infante Dom Henrique. Check local bus routes for the most convenient option. A single bus fare costs around R$5.

  • Taxi/Ride-Share

    Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber can drop you off directly at the museum entrance. From Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), a taxi ride to MAM Rio is short and should cost approximately R$20-R$30, depending on traffic. From Galeão International Airport (GIG), expect a longer ride with a fare of around R$80-R$100. Be sure to confirm the fare or use a ride-sharing app for a fixed price.

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The Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro (MAM Rio) stands as a beacon of modern Brazilian art and architecture. Founded in 1948, the museum has played a vital role in showcasing and promoting artistic movements throughout Brazil's history. The museum's building, designed by Affonso Eduardo Reidy and completed in 1955, is an architectural marvel in itself. Its rationalist design features open spaces and exposed structures, perfectly blending with the surrounding landscape of Flamengo Park. The building's horizontal lines contrast with the city's hills, while large windows invite the greenery of Burle Marx's gardens inside. The museum complex also includes an auditorium, added three decades after the initial construction, which hosts presentations and conferences. MAM Rio's collection includes over 15,000 works of art, encompassing sculptures, paintings, photographs, drawings, prints, installations, and contemporary media. The museum's collection features works by international artists like Constantin Brancusi, Alberto Giacometti, and Andy Warhol, as well as Brazilian artists such as Anita Malfatti, Cândido Portinari, and Lygia Clark. In addition to its permanent collection, MAM Rio also hosts temporary exhibitions and film screenings. The museum also holds important collections under special agreements, including the Gilberto Chateaubriand Collection, featuring around 7,000 works of Brazilian art, and the Joaquim Paiva Collection, with over 1,800 photographs. MAM Rio actively promotes debate and offers resources for researchers, contributing to art education through special programs for schools and the general public.

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