| Cultural Complex of the Republic | |
| Native Name: | Complexo Cultural da República |
| Native Name Lang: | Portuguese |
| Location Country: | Brazil |
| Location City: | Brasilia |
| Coordinates: | -16.5947905537471 0 |
The Complexo Cultural da República (Portuguese for "Cultural Complex of the Republic") is a cultural center located along the Eixo Monumental, in the city of Brasília, Brazil. It is formed by the National Library of Brasília and the National Museum of the Republic. Both buildings were designed by Pritzker Prize-winning Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer and inaugurated in 2006.[1]
The National Library of Brasília ("Biblioteca Nacional de Brasília" in Portuguese) occupies an area of, consisting of reading and study rooms, auditorium and a collection of over 500,000 items.[1]
The National Museum of the Republic ("Museu Nacional Honestino Guimarães" in Portuguese), consists of a exhibit area, two 780-seat auditoriums, and a laboratory. The space is covered with a dome with ramps leading to the entrance. The building is mainly used to display temporary art exhibits.