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Museum of Modern Art

Av. Infante Dom Henrique 85 | Parque do Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
210-2188
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Ranked #29 of 201 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
4.5 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Traveller Description:  MAM - Modern Art Museum - from RIo de Janeiro Rio ´s Modern Art Museum is a clearly an architectural masterpiece, located at the Flamengo... more »
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Sydney
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012
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The building of the museum makes an impression, a large concrete oblong block that seemed to be suspended above ground supported and wrapped by concrete pillars wrapping the sides of the block like its exoskeleton. There was an impressive and large selection of Brazilian and South American contemporary art on display. The exhibition space was very large (didn’t notice any... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012
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Many reviewers have confused this museum with Oscar Niemeyer's Museum of Contemporary Art across the bay in Niteroi. The two museums have many similarities. The buildings are the most architecturally interesting feature; neither displays much inside them. This one also shows some Brazilian-designed products but no mention of where the store is located in the complex. .

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Denver
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

MOMA is a very well managed museum with good permanent and changing collections. It is also worth walking along the bay after your visit to the museum.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012
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Another astonishing creation of architect Oscar Niemeyer. From there you can enjoy one of the most beautiful views of Rio.

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Rio de Janeiro
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

Great place and great views from there. As long it´s located in Niteroi, you can see Rio de Janeiros beaches from there.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

It's a beautiful construction, from a famous brazilian architect, Oscar Niemeyer. It's a different building, but the best part it's not inside. The best part it's the view, in my opinion. It's a great view of Rio de Janeiro, with the Sugar Loaf, and Baia de Guanabara. It's beautiful, worths cross the Bridge to see this place.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

This is the picture of the Museum of Modern Art of NITEROI, the city across the Guanabara bay. A marvel of Oscar Niemeyer's architecture for some, a flying saucer on refueling mode for others. The Museum of Modern Art in Rio is also worth visiting. It is located at Aterro do Flamengo

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Rio de Janeiro
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

This is so beautiful !!! Expositions , the view , the atmosphere , the pictures that you can take and the sea is infront of you .

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30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

An extremely creative, beautiful authoral architectural design by world-famous Oscar Niemeyer. The location itself would be a major attraction, with a breathtaking view of Rio de Janeiro from across the bay. A must for every tourist in Rio de Janeiro.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011

If you wish to see a nice building go to Niteroi to visit the Flying saucer like building, the exhibitions are not so good. If you wish to see Modern Art, go to Aterro and visit MAM, the Modern Art museum, that usually hosts great exhibitions.

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