Museu Flamengo presents the history of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo through trophies, shirts, photographs, documents, objects, videos and immersive experiences. Based at the club's Gávea headquarters, it follows its journey from rowing origins to major achievements in football and other sports.
Trophies, Zico, major achievements, immersive experiences and Flamengo's history.
What you will find
Historic trophies. Shirts worn by great players. Belongings of club idols. Rowing history. National achievements. The 1981 Libertadores and Intercontinental Cup. Audiovisual experiences. Interactive resources. Information on other sports. Shop and official products subject to availability.
What you may not know
Flamengo was originally founded as a rowing club. The club was established in 1895. It won its first Intercontinental Cup in 1981. Zico is one of its greatest idols. The museum is at the Gávea headquarters. Shirts from other clubs are not permitted.
History
Flamengo was founded in 1895 as a rowing club. At the time, regattas were major sporting and social events in Rio.
More context
Football was introduced later and became the club's most popular activity. As its fanbase grew, Flamengo became known as Mais Querido.
The historic Gávea headquarters
The museum is at Flamengo's club headquarters beside Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas. The complex includes sports facilities, pools, gymnasiums and spaces related to the club's history.
More context
The location lets you combine the visit with an outing around Lagoa, Jardim Botânico or Leblon.
Trophies, shirts and major achievements
The exhibition presents national and international titles, historic shirts, players' belongings, photographs and memories of matches that defined different generations.
Zico and the generation of 1981
A central moment is the generation led by Zico, Júnior, Leandro, Adílio and other idols. In 1981, Flamengo won the Copa Libertadores and Intercontinental Cup.
An immersive, technology-based experience
Screens, projections, interactive resources and artificial intelligence present the club's history in an engaging way that is accessible to new audiences.
Much more than football
Although football occupies much of the visit, the museum also recalls Flamengo's rowing origins and involvement in different Olympic sports.
Why is it worth visiting?
It is an essential visit for fans and an interesting experience for anyone wanting to understand Brazilian football's cultural and popular significance.
My tip
Check whether museum admission alone or a package with Tour da Gávea suits you. Remember that the venue prohibits shirts from other clubs.
