Brasília

Free things to do in Brasília

19 places in Brasília you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.

Museums & galleries

Free museums & galleries in Brasília

Landmarks & monuments

Free landmarks & monuments in Brasília

  • Brasilia - Cultural Heritage of Humanity
  • Monumento Israel Pinheiro
  • Obelisco Militar de Brasília
  • Os Candangos
  • Pira da Liberdade
  • Pombal
  • Templo da Boa Vontade
Parks & viewpoints

Free parks & viewpoints in Brasília

  • Republica Cultural Complex
  • Parque Ana Lídia
  • Brasília National Park
  • Parque Olhos d'ÁguaMon–Sun 05:30-20:00
  • Praça Cívica (Praça dos Cristais)
  • Praça do Buriti
  • Praça Índio Pataxó Galdino Jesus dos Santos
  • Praça Portugal
  • Teatro de Arena da UnBOpen 24/7
Free-admission days

When museums in Brazil open free entry

Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.

If you'd like a guide too

Free & cheap tours in Brasília

A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.

Tickets for attractions in Brasília, booking ahead skips the queue.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

What can you do in Brasília for free?
19 places in Brasília with free entry — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best are gathered here by type.
Are there free museums in Brasília?
Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.
Is a city pass worth it if most sights are free?
Usually not. A city pass pays off when you visit 2–3 paid sights a day. If most of your day is parks, markets and free museums, skip it.
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