Overview
The Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB) in Rio de Janeiro is No. 67 in The Art Newspaper's survey of the world's most visited art museums, with 1,142,012 visitors in 2025, down 8% on 2024. Opened in 1989, it was the first of the cultural centres run by Banco do Brasil.
It occupies a grand historic building at Rua Primeiro de Março 66 in the city centre, with a domed central rotunda. It has no permanent art collection; instead it hosts changing exhibitions, films, plays and concerts.
Best time to visit
Weekday mornings are the quietest. The centre is closed on Tuesdays; check the official website for hours.
Highlights & collections
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The rotunda
The light-filled atrium under the glass dome, with galleries opening off each floor.
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Exhibitions
Major shows of Brazilian and international art, which change through the year.
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Cinema and theatre
Film seasons, plays and music in the building's auditoriums.
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Historic centre
The surrounding streets of downtown Rio, including Praça XV and the Paço Imperial, are close by.
Getting there
The CCBB is at Rua Primeiro de Março 66, in the Centro. Uruguaiana and Carioca metro stations are within walking distance, and the VLT light rail stops nearby.
Visiting tips
- Tickets & hours
- Entry to many exhibitions is free, sometimes with timed tickets; some events charge. Check the official website.
- Time needed
- One to two hours.
- Currency
- Brazilian real (BRL). Cards are accepted almost everywhere; locals often pay with Pix, the instant-payment system.
- Visa & entry
- Citizens of the US, Canada and Australia need an e-visa, applied for online through Brazil's official e-visa portal (brazil.vfsevisa.com). UK and EU citizens can visit visa-free for up to 90 days. Check the current rules for your passport before you travel.
Official information: CCBB Rio de Janeiro (official website). Check opening hours, prices and entry rules there before you go.
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