Museu Geológico da Bahia, Salvador

Name: Museu Geológico da Bahia
Address: Avenida Sete de Setembro 2195, Salvador, 40080-002, Brazil
Telephone: +55 71 3336-6922

#77 among attractions in Salvador

Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum

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Museu Geológico da Bahia (address: Avenida Sete de Setembro 2195) is a place located in Salvador (Bahia state) and belongs to the category of museum, specialty museum, science museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 223 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 12°59'33"S latitude and 38°31'32"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Museu Geológico da Bahia is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Lapa (metro, 29 min walk), Estação da Lapa (bus, 30 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Museu de Arte da Bahia (museum, 2 min walk), Museu Carlos Costa Pinto (museum, 5 min walk), Federal University of Bahia (universities and schools, 7 min walk).

Coordinates: 12°59'33"S, 38°31'32"W

Address

Avenida Sete de Setembro 2195Barra (Vitória)Salvador 40080-002 Brazil

Contact

+55 71 3336-6922

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museu Geológico da Bahia open?

Museu Geológico da Bahia is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 1 pm - 6 pm
Wednesday 1 pm - 6 pm
Thursday 1 pm - 6 pm
Friday 1 pm - 6 pm
Saturday 1 pm - 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museu Geológico da Bahia?

Nearby attractions include Museu de Arte da Bahia, Salvador (2 min walk), Museu Carlos Costa Pinto, Salvador (5 min walk), Federal University of Bahia, Salvador (7 min walk), Federal Institute of Bahia, Salvador (10 min walk).

How to get to Museu Geológico da Bahia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museu Geológico da Bahia:

Metro

Lapa • Lines: 1 (29 min walk)

Bus

Estação da Lapa (30 min walk)
Airosa Galvão • Lines: 0429 (30 min walk)