Manaus City Museum (Paço da Liberdade)
Museu da Cidade de Manaus – Paço da Liberdade
A former city hall converted into a city museum. Archaeological burial urns from Indigenous peoples can be seen in the basement, tracing the history of Manaus’s founding.
The Paço da Liberdade is a city hall building from the late 19th century. After restoration, it opened as the Manaus City Museum. The exhibits follow the city’s development over time, from Indigenous settlements and the Portuguese fort to the rubber boom and the free trade zone, with a rich selection of multimedia displays. During restoration, Indigenous ceramic burial urns were discovered underground, and they are now displayed beneath a glass floor. The museum is in the historic centre of the old town and is generally open Tuesday to Sunday. Admission is low-cost or free (confirm on site). It can be visited together with the Cathedral and the Rio Negro Palace Cultural Centre.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun (check on site)
Nearby sights
- Manaus Cathedral
- Manaus Customs House
- Palace of Justice, Manaus
- Amazon Theatre
- Church and Square of São Sebastião
- Palacete Provincial
- Adolpho Lisboa Market
- Rio Negro Palace Cultural Centre