Museu Oscar Niemeyer
Quick Facts
- Location
- Brazil, Curitiba
- Category
- Museum
- Duration
- 1.5-2 hours in the main halls, 3 with the sculpture garden
- Opening Hours
- Monday Closed (Monday) · Tuesday 10:00-18:00 · Wednesday 10:00-18:00, free entry · Thursday 10:00-18:00 · Friday 10:00-18:00 · Saturday 10:00-18:00 · Sunday 10:00-18:00 · From the visite page on museuoscarniemeyer.org.br (checked 5 November 2026): Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-18:00, closed Monday, with free admission every Wednesday and on the last Sunday of the month. Tickets are sold online or at the museum box office. The site gives the address as R. Marechal Hermes 999 in the Centro Civico, and lists separate entrances for the garden and the library wing.
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Full fare 36 reais · Student: Half price 18 reais for teachers, students, blood and organ donors, ID Jovem holders, poll workers and the other listed groups, against proof · Every Wednesday and the last Sunday of the month are free for all visitors, and the discounted or waived categories all have to show a document at the door.
- Address
- R. Marechal Hermes 999, Centro Civico, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil
- Coordinates
- -25.4284, -49.2671
Introduction
The Oscar Niemeyer Museum, nicknamed the 'Museum of the Eye', is a masterpiece by Brazilian modernist Oscar Niemeyer, famed for a round exhibition hall shaped like a human eye floating on yellow pillars. Inside, contemporary art, design and architectural archives rotate through the shows, with a spiral ramp drawing visitors onward. A cultural landmark of Curitiba, it fuses futuristic architecture with experimental art and, near the Botanical Garden, is a pilgrimage site for architecture and art lovers. Chinese audio guides are available, helping unpack Niemeyer's 'architecture as sculpture' philosophy.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | Closed (Monday) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00-18:00, free entry |
| Thursday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00-18:00 |
From the visite page on museuoscarniemeyer.org.br (checked 5 November 2026): Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-18:00, closed Monday, with free admission every Wednesday and on the last Sunday of the month. Tickets are sold online or at the museum box office. The site gives the address as R. Marechal Hermes 999 in the Centro Civico, and lists separate entrances for the garden and the library wing.
Ticket Information
| Adult | Full fare 36 reais |
|---|---|
| Student | Half price 18 reais for teachers, students, blood and organ donors, ID Jovem holders, poll workers and the other listed groups, against proof |
| Senior | People over 60 enter free |
| Child | Children under 12 enter free |
| Free Admission | Free for disabled visitors with one companion, people with cancer, Parana health workers, journalists, URBS-licensed taxi drivers, APAP and ICOM members, museologists and museology students, booked public-school groups and the guides with them |
Every Wednesday and the last Sunday of the month are free for all visitors, and the discounted or waived categories all have to show a document at the door.
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Museu Oscar Niemeyer?
Monday: Closed (Monday); Tuesday: 10:00-18:00; Wednesday: 10:00-18:00, free entry; Thursday: 10:00-18:00; Friday: 10:00-18:00; Saturday: 10:00-18:00; Sunday: 10:00-18:00; From the visite page on museuoscarniemeyer.org.br (checked 5 November 2026): Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-18:00, closed Monday, with free admission every Wednesday and on the last Sunday of the month. Tickets are sold online or at the museum box office. The site gives the address as R. Marechal Hermes 999 in the Centro Civico, and lists separate entrances for the garden and the library wing.
How much is the admission for Museu Oscar Niemeyer?
Adult: Full fare 36 reais; Student: Half price 18 reais for teachers, students, blood and organ donors, ID Jovem holders, poll workers and the other listed groups, against proof; Senior: People over 60 enter free; Child: Children under 12 enter free; Free Admission: Free for disabled visitors with one companion, people with cancer, Parana health workers, journalists, URBS-licensed taxi drivers, APAP and ICOM members, museologists and museology students, booked public-school groups and the guides with them; Every Wednesday and the last Sunday of the month are free for all visitors, and the discounted or waived categories all have to show a document at the door.
Any practical tips for visiting Museu Oscar Niemeyer?
Allow About 2 hours for the visit and try to avoid peak hours. Opening ~10:00–18:00 (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
How long should I spend at Museu Oscar Niemeyer?
A typical visit takes 1.5-2 hours in the main halls, 3 with the sculpture garden.
