Why visit
The headquarters occupies a public school opened in 1877 and transformed into the José Bonifácio Cultural Center in 1986, with a focus on Black culture. MUHCAB extends this history across Little Africa, taking Valongo as its starting point. Its approach places Afro Brazilian communities at the center of preserving and telling their own experiences of resistance, cultural creation and affirmation.
What to look for
- Former José Bonifácio School building
- Exhibitions and activities available on the day
How does a community help write its own history?
Visiting details
The Ibram listing gives Tuesday–Sunday, 10am–5pm, free. Confirm the program and building access before visiting: muhcab.cultura@prefeitura.rio / +55 21 2233-7754.
Near IPN; ask the museum about accessibility, open areas and activities.
A current list of individual objects on display has not been confirmed.
