Cultural Complex of the Republic (National Museum & Library)
Complexo Cultural da República
The white hemispherical museum and rectangular national library beside the Cathedral are late works by Niemeyer. They often host contemporary art exhibitions.
Completed in 2006, the National Museum is a white dome shaped like half a flying saucer. An arched ramp cantilevered on the outside leads to the entrance, and temporary exhibitions of Brazilian and international contemporary art are held inside. Across from it, the National Library has reading rooms and exhibition space. Both are free and closed on Mondays. Located at the western end of the Esplanada, five minutes' walk from the Cathedral, it is a great place to photograph Niemeyer's curves.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 09:00–18:30
Nearby sights
- Cathedral of Brasília
- Esplanada dos Ministérios
- Itamaraty Palace
- National Congress of Brazil
- Brasília TV Tower
- Dom Bosco Sanctuary
- Supreme Federal Court
- Praça dos Três Poderes