Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Índia Vanuíre, Indigenous culture museum in Tupã, Brazil
The Índia Vanuíre Museum is a cultural institution in Tupã housing thousands of artifacts from Brazil's indigenous heritage. The collection includes crafted objects, taxidermied animals, and historical documents that document the region's past.
The institution was created in 1966 as a teaching museum focused on indigenous cultures in the region. It moved to its present building in 1980, reflecting the community's growing commitment to preserving these histories.
The museum showcases the craftsmanship and daily practices of indigenous peoples through objects that tell stories of survival and meaning. Visitors can see how these communities expressed their identity through tools, ornaments, and ceremonial pieces that remain central to indigenous heritage today.
The museum operates during regular hours from Tuesday through Sunday and offers free guided activities throughout the year. Clear labeling and interactive displays help visitors navigate the collections and understand the materials on view.
The museum holds artifacts from more than 40 different indigenous groups, including rare feather ornaments and specialized hunting tools from across the Amazon and southeastern Brazil. This breadth reveals how varied indigenous techniques and aesthetics were across the continent.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
