Museu do Índio

The museum contains 14,000 ethnographic items representing Brazilian indigenous societies, along with 50,000 photographs documenting their daily activities and traditions.

Darcy Ribeiro established this institution in 1953 as the first official museum dedicated to indigenous cultures, later moving to an 1880s mansion in 1978.

The museum maintains an extensive collection of traditional clothing, tools, and ceremonial objects used by different tribes across northern and central Brazil.

Located at Rua das Palmeiras 55, the museum opens Monday through Friday from 09:00 to 17:30 and weekends from 13:00 to 17:30.

The museum grounds feature four full-size indigenous dwellings constructed by different tribes, demonstrating their architectural techniques and living spaces.

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Inception: 1953

Official opening: 1953

Address: Rua das Palmeiras 55, Botafogo, 22270-070, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 22270-070 22270-070

Opening Hours: Lundi-Vendredi 09:00-17:30; Samedi-Dimanche 13:00-17:30

Phone: +552132148700

Email: comunicacao@museudoindio.gov.br

Website: http://museudoindio.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -22.95194,-43.19111

Latest update: March 24, 2025 22:26