Why visit

The final chapter also has a digital route. Memórias Reveladas brings together records of political repression and resistance during the 1964–1985 dictatorship. Compare the AI-5 emergency decree with the 1988 Constitution, a landmark in Brazil’s return to democracy, promulgated in Brasília.

What to look for

The listed architectural complex, on a confirmed cultural visit
Exhibitions only as listed in the current programme
On your phone: Memórias Reveladas and the AI-5: Nunca Mais page

Who created each document, for what purpose, and whose voices did it fail to record?

Visiting details

Free cultural visits require confirmation. The official page lists Monday–Friday, 10am or 2pm, for groups of 5–20; request at least 10 days ahead at visitas@an.gov.br. Individual visitors should enquire before travelling or use the digital resources.

Central metro station, Praça da República exit. Confirm accessibility and indoor access when booking.

Physical display of the original AI-5 or other documents is not guaranteed: archival custody does not mean public exhibition. If your visit is not confirmed, the official links let you complete this chapter without travelling to the building.