Inhotim Museum tour from Belo Horizonte: 800 artworks

Ten hours among 800 artworks in a botanical garden built for art

A full-day tour from Belo Horizonte or Ouro Preto to Inhotim, an open-air museum in Brumadinho housing over 800 works by national and international artists displayed across permanent galleries, temporary exhibitions and open sky within a rare botanical garden. The tour includes professional guide in Portuguese and round-trip hotel transportation. Museum entry is paid locally. Depart from your hotel in either city and return the same day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Inhotim Open-air Museum

• Travel to Inhotim Museum
• Explore outdoor art collections
• Visit temporary and permanent galleries
• Enjoy botanical garden surroundings
• Optional lunch at Inhotim
• Return to Belo Horizonte or Ouro Preto

The experience

Inhotim sits 56 km from Belo Horizonte in the city of Brumadinho, built around the principle that certain artworks can only exist in this specific place. The museum holds more than 800 pieces (some in galleries, others exposed to open sky) all set within a botanical garden. A professional guide leads the day and handles the logistics. You travel by vehicle from your hotel, spend the hours moving through the collection at a pace that lets you absorb the scale of it, and return by evening.

The collection spans artists of national and international renown, with works positioned to use the garden itself as part of the experience. Unlike conventional museums, Inhotim commissions pieces that demand this landscape: installations and sculptures that could not be built anywhere else. You'll move between open-air works and climate-controlled galleries, so the day mixes walking through botanical grounds with time inside. Lunch is available on-site if you choose to buy it. The operator does not include it in the price.

Museum entry costs BRL 60 per person, paid when you arrive (children 6–12 and visitors over 60 pay half, under 5 are free). The tour departs from hotels in either Belo Horizonte or Ouro Preto, you choose at booking, and the guide meets you there. A minimum of two passengers is required per booking. Wear sunscreen, sunglasses and comfortable shoes. The site is suitable for all fitness levels, though the day involves walking through gardens and galleries.

What’s included

• Professional guide in Portuguese.
• round-trip transportation from your hotel in Belo Horizonte or Ouro Preto.
• access to the Inhotim grounds and galleries for the full day.

Options for this experience

2 options

Starting from Belo HorizonteGuide in Portuguese · 08:00Pickup is included

Starting from Ouro PretoGuide in Portuguese · 08:00Pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday, Thursday, Saturday and SundayDeparts at 08:00

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AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 30

Live guidePortuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 9 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 11.49

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Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Gray Line Brazil

Is this one for you?Pick the Belo Horizonte departure if that's where you're staying, or Ouro Preto departure if you're based there: each starts from a different city.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

How far is Inhotim from Belo Horizonte and Ouro Preto?

Inhotim is located 56 km from Belo Horizonte and 120 km from Ouro Preto, in the municipality of Brumadinho. The tour includes round-trip transportation from your hotel in whichever city you depart from.

What kinds of artworks will I see at Inhotim?

The museum houses over 800 works by national and international artists, displayed in permanent galleries, temporary exhibitions, and open-air installations throughout the botanical garden. Many pieces are site-specific commissions created only for Inhotim's landscape.

Is food included in the tour?

Lunch is not included. However, food and drinks are available for purchase at Inhotim. You can buy meals on-site during your visit.

Do I need to pay for museum entry separately?

Yes, museum entry is paid locally when you arrive: BRL 60 per adult, half price for children aged 6–12 and visitors over 60, and free for children under 5. This cost is separate from the tour price.

Which city should I choose for departure? Belo Horizonte or Ouro Preto?

You can depart from either city depending on where you are staying. The tour includes hotel pickup and return from Belo Horizonte hotels or Ouro Preto hotels. Choose the city where your accommodation is located.