Museum of Tomorrow, Science museum at Pier Maua, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The three-story glass and steel structure stretches along the waterfront with movable panels that adjust to sunlight and temperature variations throughout the day.
The Museum of Tomorrow opened in December 2015 as part of Rio de Janeiro's port district renovation project for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
The main exhibition guides visitors through five sections exploring cosmos, earth, anthropocene, tomorrow, and human connections through interactive digital installations.
The museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Sunday between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with tickets available for purchase online to avoid waiting times.
The building incorporates a water recycling system that filters and reuses water from Guanabara Bay for climate control and reflection pools.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Inception: December 17, 2015
Architects: Santiago Calatrava
Official opening: December 17, 2015
Architectural style: high-tech architecture
Floors above the ground: 3
Height: 20.85 m
Length: 330 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: glass, steel, wood
Operator: IDG – Instituto de Desenvolvimento e Gestão
Address: Praça Mauá, 1 - Centro. Rio de Janeiro, RJ 20081-240 20081-240
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00
Email: contato@museudoamanha.org.br
Website: https://museudoamanha.org.br
GPS coordinates: -22.89413,-43.17940
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:30
Brazilian architectural heritage reflects centuries of history, from colonial fortifications to contemporary structures. In São Paulo, the Flag Monument pays tribute to colonial expeditions, while in Belém, the Peace Theater recalls the prosperity of the rubber era. In Curitiba, the Oscar Niemeyer Museum showcases modern Brazilian architecture, and in Rio de Janeiro, the National Library holds over 9 million works in a neoclassical building. This collection brings together diverse sites that tell the story of the country’s development: military fortresses like São José de Macapá from the 18th century, cultural institutions like the Museum of Tomorrow focused on environmental issues, and managed natural spaces such as the Curitiba Botanical Garden. These sites offer an exploration of Brazil's history, architecture, and culture.
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