Images of The Museum of the Indigenous Populations
This museum is closed temporarily.
The Museum of the Indigenous Populations and its collection
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The Museo del Indio, also known as the Museum of the Indian, is a public institution located in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is the only official institution in the country that is dedicated exclusively to the indigenous peoples of Brazil. This museum serves as a cultural and scientific agency of the National Indian Foundation and aims to promote a careful and updated image of the indigenous cause, while erasing negative prejudices and stereotypes in Brazilian society about these communities.
Collection and Library
The museum's collection is quite extensive, featuring 15,840 ethnographic objects from the current indigenous peoples of Brazil. In addition to this, the Marechal Rondon Library, which is part of the museum, houses over 16,000 national and foreign publications that are specialized in ethnology and related themes. This makes the museum a rich source of information and a great place to learn about the indigenous cultures of Brazil.
Admission
One of the great advantages of visiting the Museo del Indio is that admission to the museum is free. This allows tourists and locals alike to explore and learn about the indigenous cultures of Brazil without any financial constraints.
PTMuseu do Índio
ESMuseo del Indio (Río de Janeiro)
ITMuseo degli indigeni
FRMusée de l'Indien
PTMuseu do Índio (Rio de Janeiro)
ENThe Museum of the Indian
History & Anthropology Ethnology