Memorial of Indigenous Peoples

Like many of the main buildings in Brasília, the Memorial of Indigenous Peoples, on the Monumental Axis, was designed by Oscar Niemeyer. It has a spiral shape which was a way to refer to the round shelters of the Yanomami. Historical and present-day implements - pottery, baskets, weapons, paddles, and feather headdresses - join artworks created especially for the Memorial of Indigenous Peoples in a collection considered one of the best in South America.

The museum shop is an excellent place to find handmade native crafts. The highlight is the Forest of indigenous languages of Brazil, which exemplifies the indigenous linguistic variety, with more than 200 languages spoken. In this way, the totems with the names of indigenous peoples are grouped by trunks and respective linguistic families. On special occasions, such as Indian Day, the Memorial brings together different people for a special program and temporary exhibitions.

The Memorial of Indigenous Peoples receives an average of 2,500 visitors per month and aims to show the diversity and richness of indigenous culture in a dynamic and lively way. For this purpose, it promotes events with the presence and participation of indigenous representatives from different regions. Admission is free and open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 am to 5 pm. It's a tour that you can take in 30 minutes or up to 2 hours, depending on your interest in the topic.

Location: Brasília, Brazil

Website: https://www.cultura.df.gov.br/memorial-dos-povos-indigenas/

Tel: 55 61 3344-1155

Hour: 9:00 AM - 17:00 PM

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