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Contemporary Art Museum (Museu Contempora)

Pria da Boa Viagem, Niteroi, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Ranked #2 of 29 attractions in Niteroi
4.5 of 5 stars 62 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Description: Perched on a cliff above a beach, this striking, flyer-saucer-like building houses contemporary art and enjoys splendid views across the bay.
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Brasilia, Brazil
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012
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The museum is gorgeous, designed by Niemeyer, and it is on a great location. Amazing views of the Rio de Janeiro and the Niterói beaches. The exhibits were kind of disappoint... Few pictures and statues More

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Sao Paulo, SP
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012

it is an arquitetural gem; an incredible space in an incredible location (its a pity that the expositions are not up to the arquiteture) More

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Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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105 reviews 105 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

We didn't go inside but worthwhile the drive over the bridge to visit the building itself and the view it has.  More

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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

Projected by Oscar Niemeyer, one of the best and most recognized Brazilian architects worldwide, this modern art museum sit on the top of a hill in the Boa Viagem neighborhood and it is well worth visiting. More

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Rio de Janeiro
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

Regardless the theme of the exposition inside, it worth absolutely. More

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Montreal, Canada
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82 reviews 82 reviews
Reviews in 61 cities Reviews in 61 cities
125 helpful votes 125 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012
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The architecture of this museum is incredible and the view on Rio de Janeiro as well ! But the exhibition of modern arts inside is no worth it, in my opinion. *from Rio, take the Barcas S/A ferry to Niterói and than a taxi to reach Niterói Contemporary Art Museum More

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Bogotá
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012

Getting here is not as quick as you would expect, but it's a beautiful building and certainly has a particular view of Rio. I wasn't particularly touched by the art in the museum, but you can't really know unless you go there. If you have time, do it. More

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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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76 reviews 76 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011

Work of the famous brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, this very modern building hosts some unexciting exhibitions. More

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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011

The Contemporary Art Museum does not have the greatest art work in the world but it has the most beautiful location and the most incredible building ever seen as far as a museum goes. Getting there from Rio is a quiet and pleasant ferry ride across Rio's Bay. When there you'll have the most impressive view of Rio. More

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Paris, France
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74 reviews 74 reviews
Reviews in 49 cities Reviews in 49 cities
280 helpful votes 280 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2011
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This fabulous Niemeyer creation is floating like a flying socer over Niteroy bay. More

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