this landmark cultural center is home to a theater used for seminars, debates, and presentations, two movie theaters, four galleries used for arts expositions, several multi-purpose rooms used for lectures and education, a small auditorium used for theatrical presentations, as well as bookstore featuring books by several local artists, and a café.

the center's mezzanine is decorated with wooden panels painted by lídio bandeira de mello and pillars sculptured by spanish artist julio espinoso.

caixa cultural rio envisions culture as holistic - the center seeks to deepen brazil's cultural roots by showcasing theatrical performances, music and dance shows and spectacular art and crafts exhibits.