Museu do Índio

Housed in a historic mansion overlooking the Rio Negro, this intimate museum preserves the material culture and traditions of Amazonian indigenous peoples through carefully curated artifacts, textiles, and ceremonial objects. Rather than a sterile exhibition space, it feels like stepping into the living history of the region's original inhabitants, with personal accounts and photography bringing context to handcrafted baskets, weapons, and adornments. The museum actively supports indigenous communities and offers insights into ongoing cultural practices beyond the colonial narratives typically found in mainstream institutions.