Museu de Arte Moderna (MAM)

Frommer's Review

Located in the waterfront Flamengo park, the MAM is a long, large, rectangular building lofted off the ground by an arcade of concrete struts, giving the structure the appearance of an airplane wing. Inside, like the arches of a Gothic cathedral, the concrete struts do all the load-bearing work, allowing for walls of solid plate glass that welcome views of both city and sea. The structure also provides a vast interior display area free of pillars and other obstructions. Displays change constantly -- check the website to see what's on -- but at all times the MAM presents the best of what's happening in Brazil and Latin America, as well as providing a temporary home to big traveling international exhibits. Signage -- a rare bonus -- is in both English and Portuguese. The MAM also has a cafe, a bookstore, and a film archive containing over 20,000 Brazilian titles. Allow an hour to 90 minutes.

Tip: Have a look at the garden from the second-floor patio: the lawn, wavy shapes included, is the work of Brazil's great landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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