About the Museum
As part of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030), the Brazilian Navy will establish a Maritime Museum in the city of Rio de Janeiro—more precisely, on a restored 19th-century pier. This will be the first national museum dedicated to Brazil’s maritime legacy, showcasing the country’s long-standing relationship with the sea and its evolving maritime identity. The museum will also reaffirm Brazil’s commitment to the sustainable development of ocean spaces, which is in close alignment with the UN 2030 Agenda.
The sea inspires poets, painters, lovers, merchants, warriors, and travelers alike. To speak of Brazil is to talk of its deep connection with the rivers that cross our lands and flow into the Atlantic Ocean, forming the immense Blue Amazon — a source of both wealth and dreams. The Brazilian Maritime Museum (MuMa) will explore the complex relationship between the Brazilian people and their waters — a bond steeped in mythology and rich in history, science, and art.
Scheduled to open in 2028, MuMa will drop anchor at the Navy Cultural Site, located in the heart of Rio de Janeiro’s Cultural Corridor. An initiative of the Brazilian Navy, the museum is set to be built on a pier extending over Guanabara Bay. It will serve as a space for encounters, reflection, and exhibitions — a place to honor our roots and shape our future.
We invite you to navigate through this website and discover more about the Brazilian Maritime Museum. Welcome aboard!
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