Experts' Choice Award Museu do Indio
What the experts agree on
This compact museum showcases indigenous artifacts—masks, pottery, tools, and ritual objects—from Upper Rio Negro tribes across six well-organized rooms. English-speaking guides available.
“Sandwiched between two churches and run by Salesian nuns, the Museu do Índio displays artwork, musical instruments, fishing and hunting tools and ritual objects of indigenous groups.”
– Lonely Planet
Frommer's "Spread out over six rooms, this museum presents the culture and social structure of the indigenous peoples of the Upper Rio Negro." Full review
Fodor's "It displays handicrafts, weapons, ceramics, ritual masks, and clothing from the region's tribes. Although small, it is well-organized, and English-speaking guides are available." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Home to a fine collection of everyday objects from different ethnic groups (masks, pottery, tools and so on)." Full review
