Museu do Índio de Manaus, Indigenous museum in central Manaus, Brazil
The museum displays three thousand artifacts from Amazon tribes, including household items, weapons, ornaments, and traditional musical instruments from native communities.
Founded in 1952 through the efforts of missionary sister Maddalena Mazzone, the museum documents the heritage of indigenous peoples in the Amazon region.
The exhibitions spread across six rooms present different aspects of indigenous life, with materials reflecting the customs and traditions of local tribes.
Located at Avenida Duque de Caxias 296, the museum opens Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
The museum features funeral ritual exhibits where the deceased are placed in canoes and carried by river waters according to indigenous traditions.
Location: Manaus
Address: Avenida Duque de Caxias, 296 - Centro, Manaus - AM, 69020-140
Phone: +559236351922
Email: museudoindioam@gmail.com
GPS coordinates: -3.13312,-60.01197
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:48
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