also located in flamengo is the oi futuro, formerly known as the museu do telefone - the building has four levels, each of them used for different exhibition themes, as well as a variety of activities are offered ranging from music shows, video exhibitions and plastic arts - at the top floor, there is an inviting bistrô, which has an enchanting view of the flamengo beach and the guanabara bay. 

the secretaria municipal de cultura do rio de Janeiro (smc), or municipal secretariat of culture of rio de janeiro in english, formulates, executes and evaluates public policies relating to culture in the city - its mission is to promote the development of rio's culture as a whole, as well as its symbolic, economic and civic role.

culture is a right of all of rio's citizens and it plays a fundamental role in the local social life contributing decisively to the construction of the city's image and identity - the main objectives of the smc are to expand and boost cultural production, democratize access to culture, encourage and protect cultural diversity, and to enhance and disseminate carioca culture in the city, across brazil and around the world - acting to consolidate rio as one of the main cultural centers in latin america.