Indian Museum
About This Museum
Tucked away in the historic center of Manaus, the Museu do Índio feels like a quiet sanctuary dedicated to the profound and diverse cultures of Brazil's first peoples. You don't just see artifacts here; you feel the presence of generations through intricate basketry, formidable weaponry, and stunning ceremonial adornments. The air is thick with the scent of aged wood and a palpable sense of reverence, making it a deeply contemplative space far from the city's bustle. It’s a vital, humbling portal into living traditions that continue to shape the nation.
Collection Highlights
The collection is anchored by an astonishing array of ritual masks and full-body costumes used in sacred dances, their vibrant feathers and natural pigments still radiating power. Don't miss the display of ceramic funerary urns from the Marajó culture, their complex geometric patterns speaking of ancient beliefs about life and death.
Visitor Information
It's located on Avenida Duque de Caxias in Centro—easy to find but easy to miss if you're not looking for its unassuming facade. Plan for a quiet hour or two; it's not a huge place, but you'll want to linger.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a modest, colonial-era building with weathered pastel walls and tall, shuttered windows that let in soft, dappled light, it feels more like a preserved historical home than a formal institution.
Contact & Location
Address: Museo do Índio, 296, Avenida Duque de Caxias, Centro, Manaus, Região Geográfica Imediata de Manaus, Região Geográfica Intermediária de Manaus, Amazonas, Região Norte, 69000-000, Brasil
Phone: +55 92 98462-4839
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