Museu Vivo da Memória Candanga
About This Museum
Out here in Núcleo Bandeirante, before the sweeping curves of the Plano Piloto took shape, this was the real heart of the effort. The Museu Vivo da Memória Candanga isn't some grand, modern building; it's a cluster of humble wooden houses that sheltered the true pioneers—the laborers, carpenters, and dreamers who built Brasília from the red earth up. You can almost hear the echoes of their conversations and the clang of tools if you listen closely. It’s a living tribute to their sweat and spirit, far from the usual marble and glass.
Collection Highlights
The old hospital building tells powerful stories through photographs and simple tools used by the *candangos*. What really brings it to life are the craft workshops; you might find someone weaving on a loom or shaping clay, keeping those traditional skills alive just as they were back then.
Visitor Information
It's easy to spend a quiet morning here wandering between the historic buildings. Check their social media for workshop times if you want to try your hand at something—it’s a wonderful way to connect with the past.
Architecture & Building
The museum is a preserved collection of rustic, wood-framed structures with pitched roofs, typical of the very first provisional buildings thrown up during Brasília's frantic construction era.
Contact & Location
Address: Museu Vivo da Memória Candanga, BR-060, Vila Cauhy, Núcleo Bandeirante, Região Geográfica Imediata do Distrito Federal, Região Integrada de Desenvolvimento do Distrito Federal e Entorno, Região Geográfica Intermediária do Distrito Federal, Distrito Federal, Região Centro-Oeste, 71705-521, Brasil
Phone: +55 61 3301-3590
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