Museums in Maranhão, Brazil

Centro de Pesquisa de História Natural e Arqueologia do Maranhão
São Luís, Maranhão
Tucked away in the historic heart of São Luís, this isn't your typical, hushed natural history museum. It feels more lik...

Museu da Gastronomia Maranhense
São Luís, Maranhão
Tucked away on the cobblestone street of Rua da Estrela in São Luís's historic center, the Museu da Gastronomia Maranhen...

Casa do Tambor de Crioula
São Luís, Maranhão
Tucked away on a historic street in São Luís, the Casa do Tambor de Crioula is a vibrant heart dedicated to preserving o...

Convent of Mercês
São Luís, Maranhão
Stepping into the Convent of Mercês feels like walking directly into the 18th century, its thick stone walls holding cen...

Museu do Reggae Maranhão
São Luís, Maranhão
I had no idea that São Luís, way up in northern Brazil, was such a hub for reggae—they even call it the 'Jamaica of Braz...

Museu de Arte Sacra do Maranhão
São Luís, Maranhão
It's a rare thing to find a museum of sacred art that feels more like a sanctuary than an institution. Housed within the...

Museum of Visual Arts
São Luís, Maranhão
Tucked away on a quiet street in São Luís, the Museum of Visual Arts feels like a wonderful secret. It found its home in...

Casa de Cultura Huguenote Daniel de La Touche
São Luís, Maranhão
Tucked away on a quiet street in São Luís' historic center, this unassuming building holds a key piece of our city's uni...

Museu Histórico e Artístico do Maranhão
São Luís, Maranhão
Tucked away on a sun-drenched street in São Luís, the Museu Histórico e Artístico do Maranhão feels less like a sterile ...

Cafúa das Mercês
São Luís, Maranhão
Tucked away on a quiet street in the heart of São Luís's historic center, the Cafúa das Mercês feels more like a hidden ...