Instituto Moreira Salles

Rating:

Exceptional


This white modern building houses an important collection of Brazilian art, Roberto Burle Marx designed the courtyard and the mural.

The foundation created by the wealthy banker occupies the old home of the family clan. Perspectives and refined materials, the building was designed by Olavo Redig, the garden by Burle Marx. It has the best private collection of photography in Brazil (Marc Ferrez). It also helds exhibitions of painting and sculpture.

Temporary exhibition hall, always of great interest. Displays a large collection of photographs of the city of Rio de Janeiro. It also has cinema, library and cafeteria.

Type: Building

Year built:1992

Address: Rua Marquês de Sao Vicente

Phone:32847400

Opening times:13:00-20:00

Area of interest: Architecture, Tradition

Services: Museum

How to get there:
Closest station: Puc LMetrô na s

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