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Museum of Images of the Unconscious (Museu de Imagens do Inconsciente)
Museum founded in 1952 by the psychiatrist Nise da Silveira inside the Engenho de Dentro psychiatric centre, in the north zone of Rio. It brings together paintings, drawings and sculptures created by patients in occupational therapy workshops. It is a reference on the relationship between art and mental health and one of the most distinctive collections in Brazil.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Museum of Images of the Unconscious (Museu de Imagens do Inconsciente): 2 missions
- Look at the works from the therapy workshopsWalk through the rooms and stop in front of the paintings and sculptures created by patients of the former psychiatric centre.
- Find out who Nise da Silveira wasRead the panels about the psychiatrist who founded the museum in 1952 and note down an idea that strikes you.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit Museum of Images of the Unconscious (Museu de Imagens do Inconsciente)?
From €5 per person. Check the day's price on the official website before you go.
How much time do you need for Museum of Images of the Unconscious (Museu de Imagens do Inconsciente)?
Allow about 1 h for the visit.
What is there to do at Museum of Images of the Unconscious (Museu de Imagens do Inconsciente)?
Look at the works from the therapy workshops and Find out who Nise da Silveira was.
What is there to see near Museum of Images of the Unconscious (Museu de Imagens do Inconsciente)?
Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos (Engenhão) (1.3 km), Maracanã Stadium (7.3 km) and BioParque do Rio (7.3 km).
Source: Wikipedia