Instituto Moreira Salles - IMS Rio

Top 1% of attractions in Rio de Janeiro
8/10

What the experts agree on

Brazil's premier photography museum with over 80,000 images including rare Marc Ferrez works, plus rotating art exhibitions and film screenings in a stunning cultural center overlooking Parque da Cidade.

6 expert reviews

“This exceptional cultural center, exhibition space, and museum of cinema was founded by Brazilian banker Walter Moreira Salles.”

– Concierge

Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This beautiful cultural center is next to Parque da Cidade and contains an archive of more than 80,000 photographs." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The auditorium hosts film screenings—a nod to his son, Walter Salles, who directed The Motorcycle Diaries." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Has the most significant private photographic collection in Brazil (including the Marc Ferrez works). Exhibitions of paintings and sculptures are also held here." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
"This is far and away Gávea’s cultural high point." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"While the sun still beams over her vibrant city, Chica likes to explore the photography, music, and literature collections at mansion-turned-museum Instituto Moreira Salles, a visual arts..."
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