Why visit
Designed by Oscar Niemeyer and opened in 1996, MAC connects modern architecture and Brazilian contemporary art. Its waterfront presence also prompts questions about a city’s choice of public symbols. The João Sattamini Collection is not permanently displayed in its entirety.
What to look for
- Red ramp, circular volume and reflecting pool
- Bay views from authorized areas
- Current exhibition, with no promised individual artwork
What does this heritage reveal about the society that built it?
Visiting details
Galleries: Tuesday–Sunday 10am–6pm, last entry 5:30pm. Municipal tourism lists R$20/R$10 and free Wednesdays. The courtyard has separate hours; confirm conditions.
Ask the institution about step-free access and which areas are open.
The collection is held by the museum; exhibitions change. Courtyard admission is not gallery admission.