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Kubitschek Residence Museum

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The Kubitschek Residence Museum is the beautifully preserved former home of Juscelino Kubitschek, the president of Brazil from 1956 to 1961 who famously built Brasília. Located in the Pampulha neighborhood, this mid-century modern house offers an intimate glimpse into his personal life, with original furniture, photographs, and mementos. Visitors can tour the living spaces, including his office and family rooms, and learn about his legacy through exhibits. The house itself, designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer, is a gem of modernist residential architecture.

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  • See the original mid-century furniture and personal belongings of President Kubitschek.
  • View photographs and documents detailing his political career and the construction of Brasília.
  • Explore the modernist architecture of the house, designed by Oscar Niemeyer.

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Ways to visit Kubitschek Residence Museum

You can visit Kubitschek Residence Museum on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.

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