Museum of Tomorrow, Science museum at Pier Maua, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The Museum of Tomorrow is a science museum at Pier Mauá in Rio de Janeiro, housed in an elongated glass and steel building that extends 330 m (1,080 ft) along the waterfront district. The movable outer panels open and close according to sunlight and temperature, making the building change its appearance throughout the day.
The museum opened in December 2015 as part of the port renewal before the 2016 Olympics in Rio. The design comes from Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava and integrates recyclable materials into the structure.
The name refers to future questions, while visitors work directly with data about climate and environment through interactive installations. The exhibition connects scientific content with everyday topics that affect people in Rio and worldwide.
Access is through the port area, which is easy to reach on foot or by public transport from downtown. The spaces are air-conditioned and accessible, with wide hallways and elevators between floors.
The building draws water from Guanabara Bay, filters it, and uses it for cooling as well as the shallow pools around the entrance. Wood elements on the ceiling come from certified sources and form organic patterns that recall tree canopies.
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