Museum of Tomorrow (Museu do Amanhã)
7.9Friend Score / 10#5 of 8 Museums in Rio de Janeiro
Known forscience museumfuturesustainabilitycalatrava architecture
Santiago Calatrava's spiny white science museum on Praça Mauá asks big questions about humanity's next 50 years — more immersive experience than object museum. R$40 (half R$20), closed Mondays, and the building plus the revitalized port waterfront are half the show. Caveat: exhibits lean conceptual; kids love it, hardcore museum people sometimes want more substance.
Key facts
| Hours | Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00 |
|---|---|
| Price | $ |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | VLT tram to Parada dos Museus, right outside; Uruguaiana metro is a 15-minute walk |
| Time needed | 2-3 hours |
| Best time to go | Weekday mornings at opening; weekends sell out and queue |
| Last verified | July 12, 2026 |
Friend Score
7.9/10- Value7.5
- iconic7.5
- Freshness9.2
- Crowd level6.5
- Authenticity7.5
- Accessibility8.5
Frequently asked questions
- How much is the Museum of Tomorrow and when is it open?
- R$40 full, R$20 half-price, open Tuesday to Sunday 10am-6pm with last entry at 5pm — closed Mondays. Buy timed tickets online for weekends; walk-ups usually work midweek.
- How long do I need at the Museum of Tomorrow?
- Two to three hours for the main exhibition plus a temporary show. Add time to walk the building's exterior and the pier behind it — Calatrava's architecture over the water is arguably the best exhibit.
- Is the port area around the museum safe?
- Praça Mauá and the Boulevard are busy, policed, and fine by day and early evening. Like most of Centro, the surrounding blocks empty out at night — see the museums in daylight and use the VLT or a ride app after dark.
- What is the Museum of Tomorrow actually about?
- It's a science museum about the future: climate change, population, technology, and the choices ahead, told through immersive installations and data experiences rather than artifacts. The main exhibition walks you from the cosmos to 'tomorrows' shaped by human decisions.
- Is the Museum of Tomorrow good for kids?
- Very — it's interactive, visual, and screen-heavy, and Brazilian school groups adore it. The plaza outside with the reflecting pools is free bonus running-around space. Teens and adults who like big-idea museums do well; artifact lovers should pair it with a traditional museum.
- What else is near the Museum of Tomorrow?
- Plenty: the Rio Art Museum (MAR) across the square, the AquaRio aquarium, Kobra's giant 'Etnias' mural on the Boulevard Olímpico, and Pedra do Sal ten minutes' walk away. The whole revitalized port zone is a solid half-day.
- How do I get to the Museum of Tomorrow?
- The VLT tram's Parada dos Museus stop is right at Praça Mauá — easy connections from Centro and the Santos Dumont airport area. From Zona Sul, metro to Carioca or Uruguaiana then VLT or a 15-minute walk.
- Are the exhibits in English at the Museum of Tomorrow?
- Yes — main content runs in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, on interactive screens. It's one of Rio's most foreigner-friendly museums in that respect.
Nearby in Ask Rio de Janeiro
- Museu do Amanhã (Museum of Tomorrow)Attraction0.05 km · 1 min walk
- Museu de Arte do Rio (MAR)Museum0.35 km · 4 min walk
- Pedra do Sal (Monday Samba)Attraction0.72 km · 9 min walk
- Banca do OuvidorCafé1.13 km · 14 min walk
- CafecitoCafé1.2 km · 15 min walk
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