Rio Somos Nós! Exhibition: Community Museums of Rio de Janeiro at the National Anthropology Museum

This exhibition showcases the community museums of Rio de Janeiro, exploring their role in social change and decolonial perspectives. It highlights the vibrant life, history, and community organization within these neighborhoods, offering an authentic view of the city.

Commemorating the 500th anniversary of Fernando de Magalhães' expedition's arrival in Guanabara Bay, this exhibition delves into the contemporary reality of Rio de Janeiro, focusing on its vibrant and multicultural neighborhoods and favelas. Instead of solely relying on official narratives, the exhibition centers the voices of those who live in these communities, presenting their history, culture, values, and forms of community organization through the lens of their own creations. A key feature is the spotlight on the community museums that have emerged over the past two decades, representing a "new way of understanding the role and purpose of museums" and a "new legitimacy through social commitment." Visitors will discover nine such institutions: Museu da Maré, Museu de favela, Museu Sankofa, Museu Cerro Corá, Museu Vivo São Bento, Museu das Remoções, Ecomuseu de Sepetiba, Museu Bumba Meu Boi Raízes de Gericinó, and Ecomuseu de Santa Cruz. These museums embody the "new museums of the 21st century" and serve as a bridge to understanding Rio's multicultural identity, aligning with the museum's broader initiative to revisit global circumnavigation.

This exhibition is part of the museum's activities and is listed as being in the central hall. Specific ticketing information beyond general museum admission is not provided on this page, but the inauguration details are available, and it is part of a larger program related to the V Centenary of the first circumnavigation of the globe. Visitors are encouraged to check official museum channels for admission details.