Memorial Autonomistas and Theater Hélio Melo
About This Museum
What immediately strikes you about this place is its refusal to be just another museum; it feels more like a living archive of the Amazonian spirit, housed in a beautifully preserved building that hums with history. Inside, the Memorial dos Autonomistas passionately chronicles the fierce political struggle that forged the Acrean identity, its walls lined with photographs and documents that feel more urgent than ancient. Then, you step into the Theatro Hélio Melo, an intimate space that celebrates the state's profound artistic soul, named for one of its most revered painter-poets. It’s a venue where past debates and contemporary performances share the same stage, creating a dialogue that feels entirely alive.
Collection Highlights
The political manifestos and personal ephemera of the Autonomista movement take center stage, telling a raw story of rebellion and statehood. Alongside this, you'll find the vibrant, folkloric paintings of Hélio Melo himself, whose work captures the mystical rubber-tapping forests and legends of Acre.
Visitor Information
You'll find it right on Avenida Getúlio Vargas in downtown Rio Branco—it's one of those cornerstone cultural spots you can't miss. Just walk in; the atmosphere is welcoming and unpretentious, inviting you to linger without any rush.
Architecture & Building
The building itself is a classic example of early 20th-century Brazilian civic architecture, with its elegant facade and tall windows hinting at its former importance, now restored with a quiet dignity.
Contact & Location
Address: 309, Avenida Getúlio Vargas, Centro, Rio Branco, Região Geográfica Imediata de Rio Branco, Região Geográfica Intermediária de Rio Branco, Acre, Região Norte, 69900-064, Brasil
Phone: +55 68 3224-6417
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