Experience Brazil

Experience the vibrant musical culture of Brazil and explore the origins of choro, bossa nova, samba, and more!

Supported by Casa Brazil

Programming supported in part by the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture and Arizona Commission on the Arts

All activities are happening Saturday and Sunday unless noted otherwise.

Craft: Pandeiro
9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
South El Río
Make your own pandeiro, a Brazilian tambourine, so you can play along with the day’s musical performances.

Photo Booth
9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
El Río
Have your picture taken in our hands-free photo booth! Digitally share your pictures and tag us with #MIMphx for a chance to be featured on our social media.

Gallery Mini-Tours
10:00 & 11:00 a.m., 1:30 & 2:30 p.m.
Upper El Río
Follow Junior Museum Guides on a short, informative tour of MIM’s Latin America Gallery with a special focus on the Brazil exhibit.

Music-Making Workshop
10:00 & 11:00 a.m., 1:30 & 2:30 p.m.
Event Room 3
Join Junior Museum Guides for a fun, family-friendly musical activity that teaches a familiar Brazilian tune on the Loog Mini, a three-string guitar.

Performance: WillfromBrazil Band
10:30–11:00 a.m.
North El Río
Hear the traditional sounds of Brazil during this acoustic trio performance.

Curator Talk
11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Event Room 2
Join Daniel Piper, curator for Latin America, for a presentation delving into the musical and cultural diversity of Brazil.

Performance: Axe Capoeira Arizona
12:30–1:15 p.m.
North El Río
Watch a demonstration of a martial arts-fused dance that originated in Rio de Janeiro.

Performance: Bossa Brazil
3:15–4:00 p.m.
North El Río
Unwind with a bossa nova performance.

Programming is subject to change.

Weekend Extras Available for Purchase

Lunch at Café Allegro
Offered daily 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy a menu of delicious global cuisine with fresh entrées, salads, soups, and grill items showcasing local produce and flavors from around the world.

Shop the Museum Store
Shop the Museum Store for Brazilian music on CD and books about Brazil’s culture.

Members save 10% on most items in the Museum Store and online. Every purchase benefits MIM and its programs.