Museu Afro-Brasileiro, Salvador

Name: Museu Afro-Brasileiro
Address: Largo Terreiro de Jesus, 010 - s/n, Salvador, 40026-010, Brazil
Telephone: +55 71 3283-5540

#39 among attractions in Salvador

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The Afro-Brazilian Museum in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, was inaugurated on 7 January 1982 by the then Director of the Center for Afro-Oriental Studies, Dr. Yeda Pessoa de Castro, through an agreement between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Education and Culture of Brazil, the government of Bahia, the city of Salvador and the Federal University of Bahia. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 12°58'22"S, 38°30'35"W

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Largo Terreiro de Jesus, 010 - s/nCentro (Centro Histórico)Salvador 40026-010 Brazil

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+55 71 3283-5540

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Museu Afro-Brasileiro – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museu da Misericórdia, Igreja de São Domingos de Gusmão, Rio Branco Palace, Cathedral of Salvador.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museu Afro-Brasileiro open?

Museu Afro-Brasileiro is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Museu Afro-Brasileiro?

Nearby attractions include Museu de Arqueologia e Etnologia, Salvador (1 min walk), Terreiro de Jesus, Salvador (1 min walk), Church of Saint Peter of the Clergymen, Salvador (1 min walk), Church of the Blessed Sacrament at Rua do Passo, Salvador (1 min walk).

How to get to Museu Afro-Brasileiro by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museu Afro-Brasileiro:

Bus

Terminal da Barroquinha (12 min walk)
Terminal Aquidabã (13 min walk)

Metro

Campo da Pólvora • Lines: 1 (12 min walk)
Lapa • Lines: 1 (18 min walk)