Kuahí Museum of the Indigenous Peoples of Oiapoque

Kuahí Museum grew from a demand by the Indigenous movement and opened in 2007, following organisation that began in the 1990s. In Oiapoque, it introduces the Karipuna, Palikur-Arukwayene, Galibi-Marworno and Galibi Kali’na peoples through their cultural expressions and contemporary presence.

The institution combines exhibitions, documentation, research and education. Its interest extends beyond looking at objects: consider who made them, how knowledge is passed on and how the peoples themselves participate in presenting their histories. The cultures represented are distinct, and their differences are part of the experience.

After a period of inactivity, Amapá’s government reopened the museum in 2025, with Indigenous management restored. Check the programme and follow staff guidance. A museum visit does not authorise entry to villages or unrestricted reproduction of images and cultural knowledge.