Neighboring the Valongo Wharf, in Gamboa, the space is one of the 15 memory spots that make up Little Africa, in the Port Region, and is located at the José Bonifácio Cultural Center.

On your visit, it will be possible to check out some of the works in the collection, which holds approximately 2.5 thousand items including paintings, sculptures and photographs, as well as works by contemporary plastic artists, who dialogue with the space.

As it is a museum of territory, buildings and urban elements are also cataloged as a territorial collection.

Visitation begins at the entrance, where there is a frown welcoming you. In the first room, named Conceição Evaristo, a gigantic map on the wall shows the routes of the slave trade from Africa to Brazil. The highlight there, however, is the installation “Weaving roots”, a ciranda with African fabrics to tell the origins of ancestral peoples.

Then, in the Agnaldo Camargo room, a series of plants for healing purposes, each related to an orixá, as well as clay sculptures of the same orixás, made by Carmem Barros.

In the Grande Otelo room, texts and photos on topics such as the myth of racial democracy, dictatorship and resistance. The highlight are three canvases by Nelson Sargento, the bastion of the Mangueira First Station, as well as a photographic collection with images of actress Ruth de Souza and the Teatro Experimental do Negro (TEN).

The Educational room is named after Mestre Marçal and will have activities for children and teenagers. Finally, the Abdias do Nascimento room brings a timeline and videos with the history of the Muchab and an interactive work where the visitor steps into the territory known as Little Africa.

In the auditorium, the idea is to promote meetings, lectures, seminars and debates. The patio will be the stage for samba circles, jongo and other rhythms, as well as a meeting point, with food and drinks inspired by Afro cuisine.

Attention! Before visiting the place, visit the official website to check if there are any changes in the schedule/operation.