---
title: "Cultura do Amanhã: Rio embraces technological change while honouring its heritage"
date: 2023-10-20T09:29:32Z
modified: 2025-10-17T05:36:54Z
permalink: "https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/city-project/cultura-do-amanha/"
type: city-project
status: publish
excerpt: "The Cultura do Amanhã program is an initiative led by the Municipal Secretary of Culture of Rio de Janeiro, which is responsible for the management of various municipal cultural facilities, such as museums,\\ntheaters, libraries and cultural centers, and the promotion of cultural activities."
wpid: 168694
tags:
  - Cultural Infrastructure
  - Heritage
  - Innovation
region:
  - Rio de Janeiro
country:
  - Brazil
city-region:
  - Latin America
topic:
  - Equity & Inclusion
  - Technology
  - Urban Development
featured_image: "https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/8-17.jpg"
---

## Project: revitalising Rio’s cultural hubs with updated technology



![](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/8-17.jpg)

**The Purpose**
The program’s mission is multifaceted. It includes modernising cultural facilities to meet changing creative and technological demands; ensuring that these venues retain their unique identity; equipping these cultural venues to effectively fulfil their social role, fostering intercultural dialogue, promoting cultural diversity and ensuring democratic access to culture regardless of socio-economic background; updating certifications; and expanding the audience capacity of the venues.

**The Challenge**
The challenge is the need to upgrade cultural facilities to align with modern expectations, technological advancements and changing demands. It involves preserving the unique identity of these venues while fostering intercultural dialogue and expanding audience capacity.

> The project involves preserving the unique identity of venues while fostering intercultural dialogue and expanding audience capacity.

![](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Film-6.jpg)

**The Solution**
The Cultura do Amanhã program involves the modernisation and renovation of cultural facilities, the implementation of assistive technologies, and ensuring full accessibility. By equipping these venues with state-of-the-art facilities, the program aims to make them vibrant centres of creativity, culture and art.

## **The Impact**

The impact is expected to benefit numerous neighbourhoods in Rio de Janeiro, fostering a future in which cultural spaces are preserved and equipped with modern amenities. This vision reaffirms the city’s commitment to preserving its cultural heritage while embracing the innovations of tomorrow.

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