Memorial of Indigenous Peoples
Memorial dos Povos Indígenas
A white spiral exhibition hall modeled on the round houses of the Yanomami people, displaying feathered headdresses, pottery and woven goods from Brazil's Indigenous peoples.
Designed by Niemeyer in 1987, the building has a spiral ramp wrapped around a central courtyard, inspired by the circular communal dwellings of Amazonian Indigenous peoples. The displays include feathered headdresses, pottery, woven baskets and ritual objects from peoples such as the Kayapó and Karajá, and the museum often hosts Indigenous cultural events. Admission is free. It sits across the road from the JK Memorial, so the two can be visited together.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun approx. 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- JK Memorial
- Parque da Cidade Dona Sarah Kubitschek
- Brasília TV Tower
- Dom Bosco Sanctuary
- Church of Our Lady of Fatima
- Superquadra 308 Sul
- Cultural Complex of the Republic (National Museum & Library)
- Cathedral of Brasília