Museu da Maré, Community museum in Maré favela, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Museu da Maré occupies a former maritime factory building of about 800 square meters, divided into twelve thematic sections. The spaces document the life, history, and development of this large community.
The museum was founded in 2006 and grew from initiatives by the Centro de Estudos e Ações Solidárias da Maré. Support from cultural institutions helped transform the former factory into a public space.
The permanent exhibition shows daily traditions, celebrations, and spiritual beliefs through objects donated by residents. You see how people here live together and mark important moments as a community.
Weekdays are the best time to visit when the rooms are less crowded and you can explore the exhibitions at your own pace. Wear comfortable shoes since you will walk between different sections.
The museum's name comes from the tides: its twelve sections are called "times", from the time of water to the time of the future, echoing the rise and fall of the sea. The archive is named after Dona Orosina Vieira, and the library after writer Elias José.
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