In the heart of Rio de Janeiro’s revived Centro neighborhood, the Bank of Brazil Cultural Center hosts temporary art exhibitions, theatrical performances, film screenings, concerts, and talks. In addition to its Rio flagship, the Bank of Brazil Cultural Center now has additional locations in São Paulo, Belo Horizonte, and Brasilia. The Bank of Brazil Cultural Center is located near many of Centro’s key historical highlights, so it features on a number of Rio de Janeiro sightseeing itineraries, including walking tours, self-guided audio tours, and museum excursions.
Tickets to the Bank of Brazil Cultural Center’s exhibitions are free but are often in high demand. To avoid waiting in long lines, book yours online in advance.
The Bank of Brazil Cultural Center is accessible to wheelchair users, including wheelchair-accessible ramps, elevators, bathrooms, and theatrical seating areas.
The center is home to a branch of the Confeitaria Colombo (which offers snacks, drinks, and lunch) and Lilia, a top-rated local restaurant.
In addition to its main performance and gallery spaces, the center also contains the Banco do Brasil library and historical archive.
The Bank of Brazil Cultural Center is on Rua Primeiro de Março, 66 in Rio de Janeiro’s Centro neighborhood. If using public transport, take the Metrô to Uruguaiana / Centro, take the tram to Candelária, use local bus lines, or even disembark the ferry at the Praça XV terminal. Taxis and rideshare services also make getting around simple.
The Bank of Brazil Cultural Center is open every day except Tuesdays, from morning until evening. Note that the opening hours of some of its spaces—including its library, archive, and cafes—can vary. The center additionally opens an hour early on Sunday mornings for visitors with intellectual disabilities and their companions.
Rio de Janeiro boasts a wealth of world-class museums. In addition to the Bank of Brazil Cultural Center, other unmissable highlights include the boundary-pushing Museum of Tomorrow (Museu de Amanhã), the Museum of Modern Art (Museu de Arte Moderna), and the Museum of Art (Museu de Arte do Rio MAR).
