Possibly the best Art Museum in Rio at the moment. Great location, easily accessible by VLT, the new Rio tram line, close to the Museu do Amanhã. Their exhibitions, shown over several floors and across the two buildings, are quite original and spot on, Brazilian themed, equally displaying well known and new artists. Beautifully curated, each room has its own distinctive feel. The rooftop offers a stunning view of the surroundings, and if there is not a café at this spot, yet there is a fine restaurant on the ground floor.

This is a great exposure to historic and contemporary cultural artefacts which partially explain the dichotomy of the rich but poor and joyous but desperate plights of Brazil. Great collections including some interactive areas - Carmen Miranda’s fruit headpiece is also on display. Brazilians can’t enjoy anything in peace, not even a celebration of their history, so expect it to be noisy and confronting if there is a tour of locals on at the same time as your visit.

It was fine. Different kind of art collections. Free on tuesdays otherwise it is 20 BRL. Nice view to the museum of tomorrow and the bridge. Tbh I went here only because it was next to the museum of tomorrow and had 30 min to spend. Didn't regret it.

Um dos meus museus favoritos no Rio! É super interessante o percurso do museu que foge da normativa. A visita começa do último andar com uma vista maravilhosa do porto com o museu do amanhã. Após descer a rampa, a visita avança pelo edifício histórico! É muito bacana e vale muito a pena o passeio.

Amazing and diverse collection showcasing the incredible creativity of Brazilian artists. On the day I went, admission was free, as was the valet for your bags. Highly recommended!

Free on Tuesdays so very busy, and most of the signs in Portuguese. Great artwork and layout.

Great exhibitions, incredible Afro Pop wing must visit for everyone.

(Translated by Google) A wonderful place, I went twice and I say that it is worth going to this place. (Original) Um lugar maravilhoso, fui 2 vezes e digo que vale muito ir neste lugar.

I had the chance to see "The Rio do samba: resistance and reinvention" exhibition. As you walk into the museum, you are transported to the world of samba through an installation that puts you in the mood for the visit. The exhibit takes you to the origins of the genre through different photographs, music, videos. I really liked the approach to the history, the social fabric, the life and conflicts of the country's people. I also particularly enjoyed the "Women in the MAR Collection" with works by Brazilian and foreign women artists. Chapeau to the curators! The museum is definitely worth visiting. The entrance is free on Tuesdays. If you want to avoid queues, I recommend that you go there in the morning. Don't miss the wonderful view of the surroundings from the top floor!

From outside two Buildings, but the Exhibition takes only place in one Building.

Well set, maintain; wide variety and range of exhibits, themes. Great panoramic view from roof of administration building- access via walkway from main exhibition building. Great restaurant on roof, good cafe by gift shop. TUESDAY IS FREE ADMISSION!!

I went on a Saturday, around 2pm. Was not too busy, great exposition and very educational. Loved it! Note that if you are Carioca, you pay 1/2 the price! The ticket box told me I could not bring my empty eco bag, NO ECO BAG are allowed in the museum, all other bags under 40cm are allowed...It was policy etc. They dont charge you to store the bags, and they lend you a small bag to put your items in it. Just have that in mind.

Good museum. Interesting samba exhibit. They provided text info in English and Spanish with a laminated book that you can carry around with you while viewing the exhibit. Long line to get in and crowded inside, but it was free! We went on a Tuesday.

(Translated by Google) A beautiful museum. The building itself is very beautiful. It has great exhibitions that generate a lot of reflection. In addition to the exhibitions there is also a beautiful terrace. It is worth visiting this place, do not think twice if you have the opportunity to visit this place. (Original) Um lindo museu. O prédio por si só é muito bonito. Tem ótimas exposições que geram bastante reflexão. Além das exposições tem também um lindo terraço. Vale muita a pena visitar esse local, não pense duas vezes caso tenha a oportunidade de visitar esse local.

(Translated by Google) The place is very beautiful and its cultural exhibitions are wonderful. They help in building your critical sense and assist in building your worldview. I recently visited the exhibition "Casa Carioca", which showed all the challenges, inequalities, but resilience and stories of hope that every Carioca passes and has passed. In another session I saw a part with the title "Who is the house really?", Highlighting the role and the idea of ​​possession that blacks had in Casas Grandes and Senzalas during the time of slavery. It is very worth the visit !! (Original) O lugar é muito bonito e suas exposições culturais são maravilhosas. Elas ajudam na construção do seu senso crítico e auxiliam na construção de sus visão de mundo. Recentemente visitei a exposição "Casa Carioca", a qual mostrou todos os desafios, desigualdades, porém resiliência e histórias de esperança que todo carioca passa e passou. Em outra sessão eu vi uma parte com o título "de quem é realmente a casa?", destacando o papel e a ideia de posse que os negros tiveram nas Casas Grandes e Senzalas na época da escravidão. Vale muito a pena a visita!!

The sound experience of Brazilian funk on the 4th flooor is SO WORTH IT! I had no idea what to expect and it sweeps you off your feet. Highly recommend!

The layout is slightly confusing but what a great gallery full of diverse and thought provoking local exhibitions. Really enjoyed the experience. Bags are not allowed in but there is a convenient and free bag drop as well.

Great and unique collections and exhibitions. Highly recommended. You can also enjoy a great view of Rio on the top floor.

Near the Museo do Manhã, this is fun, beautiful art museum with a delicious cafe. We visited in a day with live samba. What fun! Highly recommend.

A museum should inspire and lift the soul by showing beautiful art. This place is a collection of videos and poorly drawn pictures made by entitled middle school kids who think you can be famous by being yourself, dressing up with expensive clothes and listening to loud music.

We saw the funk exhibit at MAR. It was honestly the coolest art display I've ever seen. It celebrated a wombo-combo of lgbtqia+ and afro-brazilian culture through music, art, and video. Go see it if you're in Rio!

This art museum will blow you away it is so good.

Great museum!

Not what I expected, the place looks a bit abandoned, the quality of the work not very good

Just beautiful and the rooftop is awesome.

MAR is composed of 2 buildings: a stunning modern pavilion with a great rooftop view, and the adjoining classical building with various exhibits. When we visited in April 2023, there was an mesmerizing exhibition of local art. The museum makes a point of explaining its significance in the local community. Not to be missed when in Rio!

Creative art, very Brazilian.

Beautiful museum, one of the best in Rio! rich permanent collection, interesting temporary exhibitions, they also host many music and other artistic events. Some days you can even visit for free.

The expositions were very interesting. I didn't like the way in which the art works were displayed (a bit chaotic) and as the rooms are small, I found this museum somewhat overwhelming. Also, the fact that you have to take a lift to get upstairs is annoying as there are always queues. The 4th star is for the rooftop and the views.

Amazing building and spectacular exhibitions, our favourite was the Samba exhibition which had film, photographs, artifacts and art all related to samba and carnival. We even saw Carmen Miranda's head-dress.

Nice local Museum full of local history, from the Indians that originally lived there to some take on Brazilian modern artists. If you have the time, you can have lunch on top of the museum with some great views to the Museu do Amanhã.

A great transformation to the building from its previous past done in a sympathetic pleasently unobtrusive way. Interesting art collection though some not of great merit. However one of the nost interesting Samba Exhibitions and slavery period I have ever seen (3rd floor) tracing Samba roots and developement since slaves were brought in inhumane conditions 1532 by Portuguese and other european crowns, how Baianas tias brought it to Rio end of XVIII C and subsequent changes transformation, revivals/modifications and evolutions the genre has had since, plus throughout the end of XIX, XX and XXI C. It gives you a comprehensive 360 degree view of Samba and the hideous hardships of end of XIX C slavery abolition, wars, independence and abject poverty that lead to the creation of Favelas. Not to be missed!

Great museum and exposition, free on the day we went which was nice ! Good if you want to learn more about the Afro Brazilian culture

(Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Bonito

(Translated by Google) Nothing to complain about, the tour is short, but very tasty. The ticket was too cheap and worth it as a complementary hour in college! (Original) Nada o que reclamar, o passeio é curto, porém muito gostoso. O Ingresso foi barato demais e valeu como hora complementar na faculdade!

High concepts regarding the planet and endless statistics displayed interactively but Brazil 🇧🇷 needs to focus more on its own dismal environmental record first before preaching about the world.

Worth the visit. It's free until June 25th 2019.

There is a very nice view of Mauá square, unfortunately it is only open during the day, from 8am to 18pm. You can also enjoy the restaurant there, that has a very good food.

Amazing art. Interesting layout with emphasis on the sea, immigrants and women artists.

Very few displays for large space, little english. Not the place for Brazillian Art.

One of the best museums in Rio, always presenting more than one exposition. The building is extremely beautiful, there's a rooftop with a amazing sight of the Guanabara bay area. On Tuesdays the entrance is free, but it's very crowded as well. If you go on any other day of the week (except Monday that is closed) you can buy tickets for visiting MAR and Museu do Amanhã with a huge discount.

Im not an art buff by any means but it rained for 3/5 days we were in Rio so we needed to find something to do. The art museum was just that, very interesting to experience a different culture art form and the history behind it. Many interesting things to look and see if you cant take in the sights of the city. If you cant understand Portuguese you wont be able to immerse yourself as much.

I LOVE this place. It's got great exhibits a lot of days and this cool brick Favela projet that was made and it's free to see. It's brilliant. (Located in the back!)

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful and cultural (Original) Muito lindo e cultural

(Translated by Google) Very good!!!! (Original) Muito bom!!!!

(Translated by Google) Beautiful exhibitions! (Original) Lindas exposições!

(Translated by Google) Too good (Original) Bom demais

(Translated by Google) Very cool good exhibits and great place great service (Original) Muito legal boas exposições e ótimo lugar ótimo atendimento

(Translated by Google) The Museum of Art in Rio is sensational, has a very modern structure. (Original) O Museu de Arte do Rio é sensacional, tem uma estrutura bem moderna.

(Translated by Google) I spent more than 2 hours and it felt like minutes. Very interesting, captivating exhibitions, full of history! I loved. (Original) Passei mais de 2 horas e pareceu minutos. Exposições muito interessantes, cativantes, carregadas de história! Amei.

(Translated by Google) I was visiting the Musel and I could see that it is a very important musel, an environment of ideas, explorations and questions. Loved it ... I recommend everyone to visit. (Original) Estive visitando o Musel e pude observar que é um musel muito importante, um ambiente de idéias, explorações e perguntas. Amei... recomendo a todos uma visita.

(Translated by Google) Excellent exhibitions, spaces and events. There is always a lack of care on the part of the public authorities. (Original) Excelentes exposições , espaços e eventos. Falta sempre o cuidado da parte do poder público.

(Translated by Google) Wonderful museum. It is always very enriching to go to the Museum. And SEA is the perfect meeting of sky, sea, green and concrete, all together in the center of Rio. (Original) Museu maravilhoso. É sempre muito enriquecedor ir ao Museu . E o MAR é o encontro perfeito de céu, mar, verde e concreto, tudo junto no centro do Rio. Espetáculo!

(Translated by Google) At the entrance there are some chairs to sit on, and at the table there is an outlet, it is a help when the cell phone battery runs out hahaha (Original) Na entrada tem umas cadeiras para sentar, e na mesa tem entrada para tomada, é um help na hora que a bateria do celular acaba hahaha

(Translated by Google) Huge museum with very impressive exhibitions, I loved it (Original) Museu enorme com exposições bem impressionantes, amei

(Translated by Google) I loved (Original) Amei

(Translated by Google) Best museum in town! (Original) Melhor museu da cidade!

(Translated by Google) What view 👏🏽👏🏽 beyond the exhibitions we have the view payable 💥 (Original) Que vista👏🏽👏🏽além das exposições temos a vista pagável 💥

(Translated by Google) A museum with a very interesting collection, with beautiful works of art and also more modern artifacts. The visit is rich in experiences due to the dynamism of the building. In addition to its collection, another highlight of this museum is the view that its terrace provides for the entire Pier Mauá region. (Original) Um museu com um acervo muito interessante, com belíssimas obras de arte e também artefatos mais modernos. A visita é rica em experiências devido ao dinamismo do prédio. Além do seu acervo, outro destaque deste museu é a vista que seu terraço proporciona para toda a região do Pier Mauá.

(Translated by Google) Super exhibition experience with a super visual on the roof top. (Original) Super experiência de exposições com um super visual no roof top.