Museums and Galleries
Salvador’s cultural landscape is anchored by institutions like the Afro-Brazilian Museum, detailing the city's deep African roots, and the Museum of Sacred Arts, housed in a 17th-century Carmelite cloister. Art enthusiasts can explore the Museum of Modern Art overlooking All Saints Bay or the Rodin Bahia Arts Palace. Literary history is preserved at the former homes of Jorge Amado, while the Barra Lighthouse and Nautic Museum offer maritime history inside one of Brazil’s oldest military structures.
A Rio Branco Palace
The Rio Branco Palace is a palace and former seat of government in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
B Barra Lighthouse
A true landmark of Salvador. This 22-meter high lighthouse was built in the 17th century to shine its signals to passing ships to help them…
C Santo Antonio da Barra Fort and Nautic Museum
A majestic fort with a lighthouse and an amazing well run nautic museum, this place is a must visit for anyone visiting Salvador.
D Museum of Modern Art
The Museum of Modern Art of Bahia is a modern art museum located in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
E Museum of Sacred Arts
Originally a Carmelite cloister, the contemporary museum protecting the Christian sacred arts belongs to the most acclaimed of its kind.
F Jorge Amado House
A non-governmental organization with an aim of preserving the works of Jorge Amado and the Bahian art and literature in general.
G Afro-Brasileira Museum
The Afro-Brazilian Museum in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, was inaugurated on 7 January 1982 by the then Director of the Center for Afro…
H Museum of Mercy
Housed in a stunning 17th century edifice that also served as the first hospital in Brazil, its guided tours show marvelous works of art.
I Rodin Bahia Arts Palace
The Museu Rodin Bahia is a museum devoted to the works of Auguste Rodin, in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
J Carlos Costa Pinto Museum
This museum focuses on protecting the Brazilian nature, educating people and promoting various cultures. Worth visiting.
K Forte de Santa Maria
Forte de Santa Maria was built in the 17th century and it is located near Porto da Barra beach.
A Casa do Rio Vermelho
Former residence of writers Jorge Amado and Zélia Gattai. This memorial museum preserves their personal library, art collections, and gardens, offering insight into their daily lives and literary contributions.
M Museu de Arqueologia e Etnologia
Managed by the Federal University of Bahia, this museum features archaeological artifacts from regional excavations and ethnographic collections documenting indigenous Brazilian cultures and the history of Bahia’s early inhabitants.
Fundacao Pierre Verger
A foundation aiming to preserve and further spread the amazing works of Pierre Verger, a famous photographer and traveller.
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