Museu Casa Eduardo Ribeiro preserves the memory of Manaus. The institution opened on March 18, 2010. It recovers the personal and administrative history of Eduardo Gonçalves Ribeiro, a man from Maranhão who transformed the Amazonian capital after the property was granted to the State via loan in 2002.
Collection and Exhibitions
The collection is incredibly rich. The permanent exhibition features period residential furniture and personal objects. These items recreate late 19th-century lifestyles while visitors walk through rooms named after relevant figures from local history.
Medicine also has a dedicated space. The headquarters of the Academia Amazonense de Medicina occupies part of the house. Digital information regarding medical history in Amazonas is available to the public.
Visiting Information
Entry is free. The museum operates Tuesday to Saturday, from 09:00 to 14:00. Visitors may take photos without flash, although using tripods or professional equipment requires prior authorization.
The site is accessible. Structures for physically, visually, and hearing-impaired users serve visitors. The address is Rua José Clemente 322, in the Centro Histórico.
