Beyond Rio

MAC Niterói

Museum·Niterói

Oscar Niemeyer

About MAC Niterói

The Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Niterói, designed by Oscar Niemeyer, stands on the cliff at Boa Viagem with views across the bay to Rio.

Why it's on our list

  • The view to Rio

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with MAC Niterói before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from MAC Niterói are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. Santos Dumont Airport3.9 kmCycle 20 minCar or taxi 18 min
  2. The Theatro Municipal5.2 kmCycle 26 minCar or taxi 22 min
  3. The Museu do Amanhã5.7 kmCycle 28 minCar or taxi 24 min
  4. The Sugarloaf cable car6.6 kmCycle 33 minCar or taxi 27 min
  5. Copacabana Beach9.8 kmCar or taxi 38 min
  6. Christ the Redeemer9.9 kmCar or taxi 38 min
  7. Ipanema Beach12 kmCar or taxi 44 min
  8. Galeão Airport17 kmCar or taxi 63 min

Location

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