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Museu da Cidade, Salvador

#75 among attractions in Salvador

Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museu da Cidade

Facts and practical information

The City Museum is a museum located in the Largo do Pelourinho area of Salvador in the state of Bahia. The museum was inaugurated on July 5, 1973 and tells the history of the city. The huge variety of pieces in the museum ranges from ancient to modern, from sacred to profane, and is responsible for demonstrating elements responsible for the artistic, religious, and cultural diversity of Salvador.

Coordinates: 12°58'18"S, 38°30'30"W
Address

Largo do Pelourinho 3Centro (Centro Histórico)Salvador 40026-280 Brazil

Contact
(71) 3321-1967
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Museu da Cidade – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museu da Misericórdia, Igreja de São Domingos de Gusmão, Cathedral of Salvador, Pestana Convento do Carmo.

  • museu da misericordia salvador~1490 ftSW
  • igreja de sao domingos de gusmao salvador~690 ftSW
  • cathedral of salvador~820 ftSW
  • pestana convento do carmo salvador~1250 ftN
  • chapel of the holy body salvador~1710 ftW
  • igreja de sao francisco salvador~1140 ftS
  • igreja da ordem terceira de sao francisco salvador~1030 ftS
  • church of our lady of health and glory salvador~940 ftE
  • church of the blessed sacrament of saint anne salvador~1900 ftS
  • caramuru building salvador~1810 ftW
  • palace of saldanha salvador~1260 ftSW

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museu da Cidade open?

Museu da Cidade is open:
  • Monday 10 am - 5 pm
  • Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
  • Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
  • Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
  • Friday 10 am - 5 pm
  • Saturday closed
  • Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Museu da Cidade?

Nearby attractions include Fundação Casa de Jorge Amado, Salvador (1 min walk), Solar Ferrão, Salvador (2 min walk), Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Homens Pretos, Salvador (2 min walk), Church of Saint Peter of the Clergymen, Salvador (3 min walk).

How to get to Museu da Cidade by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museu da Cidade:

Bus
  • Terminal Aquidabã (10 min walk)
  • Terminal da Barroquinha (14 min walk)

Metro
  • Campo da Pólvora • Lines: 1 (14 min walk)
  • Lapa • Lines: 1 (20 min walk)

Where to next? Visit bahia Bahia region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Brazil.