Niteroi Contemporary Art Museum (MAC) Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit the Niteroi Contemporary Art Museum (MAC) in 2026?

Tickets for the Niteroi Contemporary Art Museum (MAC) cost 12 reais, while students and seniors over 60 pay 6 reais. Free entry is offered to children under the age of 7, residents (proof of address and ID required), and to anyone who arrives by bike. It’s also free to all on Wednesdays.

Q: Where is the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum located, and how can I get there?

The Niterói Contemporary Art Museum is situated in Niterói, across Guanabara Bay from Rio de Janeiro. Many travelers visit the museum with tour groups or private guides. To reach the museum, it’s a 30-minute drive across the Rio-Niterói Bridge or a 20-minute ferry from Rio’s Praça XV to Niterói, followed by a short taxi ride.

Q: What types of exhibitions are featured at the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum?

The museum showcases a diverse range of contemporary art, including paintings, sculptures, and installations by both Brazilian and international artists. Along with the permanent collection, it hosts various temporary exhibitions. The space-age building, designed by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, is a highlight in itself.

Q: Is the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum accessible to visitors with disabilities?

Yes, the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum is accessible to wheelchair users and visitors with limited mobility, with ramp access and elevators available throughout. Visitors with sight or hearing impairments or other needs may find it easier to visit with a guided tour.

Q: Are there any nearby attractions to visit after touring the museum?

Yes, the museum is located in Niterói, one of Rio’s less-visited neighborhoods, which is nonetheless well worth exploring. Nearby attractions include Mercado São Pedro, Rio’s largest fish market, the 19th-century Teatro Municipal João Caetano, Boa Viagem Beach, and the Caminho Niemeyer, which features several modernist buildings by Oscar Niemeyer.

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What are people saying about Niteroi Contemporary Art Museum (MAC)

Private Niterói City Tour- MAC Art Museum,Santa Cruz Fortress Parque da Cidade

Vanessa_C, Apr 2025

Solo traveler

Professional. Friendly. Knowledgeable. Timely. Exceptional tour guide. Would highly recommend to anyone.

Niterói City Tour & Contemporary Art Museum Admission with Transfer

Jose_M, Jan 2025

Good and complete tour of...

Good and complete tour of the most important places in Niteroi and of the Nimeier landmarks, would recommend

Private Niterói City Tour- MAC Art Museum,Santa Cruz Fortress Parque da Cidade

Elena_I, Oct 2024

The tour was terrific!

The weather was exceptionally good, views were standing, the guide, Enderson was wonderful, very attentive, very knowledgible.

Niterói City Tour & Contemporary Art Museum Admission with Transfer

Judith_P, Jul 2024

Niemeyer architecture in Niteroi

Interesting to see the Niemeyer architecture and the museum. Good overview of Niteroi. Guide was great, just the sites except the museum were not open or active.

Private Niterói City Tour- MAC Art Museum,Santa Cruz Fortress Parque da Cidade

Arina_L, Apr 2025

Fantastic Tour

My teenage son and I took a private Niteroi tour w Ed. We loved it! The tour started w a very informal "get to know you" conversation, during which our guide learned about our passion for architecture: he adjusted the itinerary immediately and took us on a fabulous Niermeyer Path, with multiple stops. The Niermeyer Centre had its own guide who was very lovely and knowledgeable (he was born the year I last visited Rio, 25 years ago, and really made it fun and educational for my son). After a fill of modern architecture, Ed took us to see the most amazing panoramic views of over Rio and its neighboring towns. Then, to an operating military fort from 1600s! However, the highlight of the tour was just talking to Ed and learning about life in Brazil, its education system, healthcare, politics, social (im)mobility etc. I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in architecture and/or Brazil. Hope Ed gets his dream car soon and hosts you in it. Obrigado!!!