Museum of Sacred Art, Salvador

Name: Museum of Sacred Art
Address: R. do Sodré, 28, Salvador, 40060-240, Brazil
Telephone: +55 71 3283-5600

#86 among attractions in Salvador

Museum, Art museum, History museum, Historical place

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Museum of Sacred Art (address: R. do Sodré, 28) is a place located in Salvador (Bahia state) and belongs to the category of museum, art museum, history museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 151 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 12°58'44"S latitude and 38°30'59"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Museum of Sacred Art is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Terminal da Barroquinha (bus, 7 min walk), Lapa (metro, 10 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Caixa Cultural (museum, 3 min walk), Ladeira da Preguiça (street, 4 min walk), Basilica of St. Sebastian (church, 4 min walk).

Local name: Museu de Arte SacraCoordinates: 12°58'44"S, 38°30'59"W

Address

R. do Sodré, 28CentroSalvador 40060-240 Brazil

Contact

+55 71 3283-5600

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Sacred Art open?

Museum of Sacred Art is open:

Monday 11:30 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 11:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 11:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 11:30 am - 5 pm
Friday 11:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Sacred Art?

Nearby attractions include Caixa Cultural, Salvador (3 min walk), Ladeira da Preguiça, Salvador (4 min walk), Basilica of St. Sebastian, Salvador (4 min walk), Fundação Gregório de Mattos, Salvador (6 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Sacred Art by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Sacred Art:

Bus

Terminal da Barroquinha (7 min walk)
Estação da Lapa (11 min walk)

Metro

Lapa • Lines: 1 (10 min walk)
Campo da Pólvora • Lines: 1 (15 min walk)