Museu do Ceará, Fortaleza

Name: Museu do Ceará
Address: Rua Sao Paulo 51, Fortaleza, 60030-100, Brazil
Telephone: +55(85)3101 2610

#18 among attractions in Fortaleza

Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

Museu do Ceará (address: Rua Sao Paulo 51) is a place located in Fortaleza (Ceará state) and belongs to the category of museum, specialty museum, history museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 108 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 3°43'35"S latitude and 38°31'36"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Museu do Ceará is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Terminal Coração de Jesus (bus, 11 min walk), José de Alencar (metro, 11 min walk), Tirol - Moura Brasil (light rail, 23 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Praça do Ferreira (park, 3 min walk), St. Joseph's Cathedral (spiritual, 5 min walk), Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Assunção (forts and castles, 8 min walk).

Coordinates: 3°43'35"S, 38°31'36"W

Address

Rua Sao Paulo 51Regional II (Centro)Fortaleza 60030-100 Brazil

Contact

+55(85)3101 2610

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Day trips

Museu do Ceará – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Joseph's Cathedral, Theatro José de Alencar, Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Assunção, Praça do Ferreira.

~1010 ftNE
Spiritual, Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Fortaleza
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~1910 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Theatro José de Alencar, Fortaleza
10 min walk • Theatro José de Alencar stands as a cultural beacon in the heart of Fortaleza, Brazil. This architectural gem, inaugurated on June 17, 1910, is named after the famous Brazilian writer José Martiniano de Alencar, who hailed from the state of Ceará.
~1510 ftN
Forts and castles, Military museum, Museum
Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Assunção, Fortaleza
8 min walk • Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Assunção stands as a historical bastion in the heart of Fortaleza, Brazil. This robust fortress, which has become a symbol of the city, was constructed in 1649 by the Dutch, who named it Fort Schoonenborch.
~450 ftSW
Park, Historic walking areas
Praça do Ferreira, Fortaleza
3 min walk • Praça do Ferreira is a square located in the center of the city of Fortaleza, capital of the state of Ceará. It has an area of 7,603 square meters.
0.9 miNE
Bridge, Piers and boardwalks
Ponte dos Ingleses, Fortaleza
23 min walk • The Ponte dos Ingleses, renamed by Cearans as Ponte Metálica, is located on Praia de Iracema, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. It was a project to improve the port structure of Fortaleza.
1.3 miSW
Universities and schools, Specialty museum, Art museum
Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza
35 min walk • The Federal University of Ceará is a federal university with campuses in the cities of Fortaleza, Sobral, Barbalha, Russas, Quixadá and Crateús, in the state of Ceará, Brazil. UFC is a public and tuition-free university, with several academic programs in most areas of knowledge.
~1790 ftNW
3°43'19"S • 38°31'43"W
Museu de Arte e Cultura Popular, Fortaleza
9 min walk • Museum, Art museum
1.4 miSW
3°44'38"S • 38°32'14"W
Praça João Gentil, Fortaleza
36 min walk • Park
1.1 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Ginásio Paulo Sarasate, Fortaleza
28 min walk • Ginásio Paulo Sarasate is an indoor sporting arena located in Fortaleza, Brazil. The capacity of the arena is 10,000 spectators and opened in 1971. It hosts indoor sporting events such as basketball and volleyball, and also hosts concerts.
0.5 miNE
Museum
Dragão do Mar, Fortaleza
14 min walk • The Dragão do Mar Center of Art And Culture is a government funded cultural center in Fortaleza, Ceará in Brazil. The center contains facilities for exhibitions, a theatre, a library, a cinema and a planetarium. The center was inaugurated in April 1999, and has an overall area of 33 000 m².
~1600 ftS
3°43'51"S • 38°31'40"W
Memorial da Cultura Cearense, Fortaleza
8 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museu do Ceará open?

Museu do Ceará is open:

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

Which popular attractions are close to Museu do Ceará?

Nearby attractions include Praça do Ferreira, Fortaleza (3 min walk), St. Joseph's Cathedral, Fortaleza (5 min walk), Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Assunção, Fortaleza (8 min walk), Memorial da Cultura Cearense, Fortaleza (8 min walk).

How to get to Museu do Ceará by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museu do Ceará:

Bus

Terminal Coração de Jesus (11 min walk)
Terminal São Benedito (21 min walk)

Metro

José de Alencar • Lines: Sul (11 min walk)
São Benedito • Lines: Sul (17 min walk)

Light rail

Tirol - Moura Brasil • Lines: Oeste (23 min walk)