The Pampulha Art Museum, housed in a former casino designed by Oscar Niemeyer beside the lake, is part of the UNESCO-listed Pampulha complex and displays modern and contemporary Brazilian art. Its sleek modernist building and lakeside gardens are as much a draw as the collection. Ticketed admission lets visitors explore the exhibitions and the architecture together, making it a rewarding stop within one of Belo Horizontes most important cultural and architectural ensembles.