Museu Amazônico - UFAM
About This Museum
Tucked away on a bustling street in the heart of Manaus, the Museu Amazônico is a quiet surprise. You step off the noisy Avenida Ramos Ferreira and into a space that feels like a condensed version of the entire rainforest. It’s not a huge museum, but every corner is packed with stories, from intricate indigenous basketry to unsettling relics from the rubber boom era. The atmosphere is thick with history, making it a perfect, contemplative escape from the city's heat.
Collection Highlights
The powerful photographs and artifacts documenting the often-brutal history of the rubber trade are unforgettable. I was equally drawn to the beautiful displays of Marajoara pottery and the vast collection of ceremonial items from various Amazonian indigenous groups.
Visitor Information
It's right in Centro, so it's easy to weave into a day of downtown exploring. Just double-check their opening hours before you go, as they can be limited. Best of all? Entry is free.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a charming, traditional Brazilian townhouse with those classic tall windows and faded colonial-era charm.
Contact & Location
Address: Museu Amazônico, 1036, Rua Ramos Ferreira, Centro, Manaus, Região Geográfica Imediata de Manaus, Região Geográfica Intermediária de Manaus, Amazonas, Região Norte, 69000-000, Brasil
Phone: +55 92 3305-1181
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