Mamulengo de Cheiroso
About This Museum
This isn't your typical quiet museum; it's a vibrant, living tribute to Mamulengo, the hilarious and often cheeky puppet theater tradition of Brazil's Northeast. The place feels more like stepping into a master puppeteer's colorful workshop than a formal gallery. You're immediately surrounded by hundreds of hand-carved wooden characters, each with its own wild expression and personality, suspended from the ceiling and lining the walls. It’s impossible not to smile imagining the raucous stories these puppets have told in market squares for generations.
Collection Highlights
The real stars are the puppets themselves—from cunning cowboys and mischievous devils to formidable grandmothers, all with exaggerated features painted in bright, folk-art colors. Look for intricate miniature stages and vintage posters that advertise classic puppet shows, giving you a full sense of this beautiful folk art.
Visitor Information
If you're lucky, the owner might even bring a few puppets to life with a quick, impromptu performance right there in the middle of the room. It’s a small, personal spot that feels like a hidden gem, so it's worth checking opening times before you go.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a modest, unassuming house on a residential street in Aracaju; it’s painted in cheerful colors that hint at the artistic treasures waiting inside.
Contact & Location
Address: 49035-000, Coroa do Meio, Aracaju, Região Geográfica Imediata de Aracaju, Região Metropolitana de Aracaju, Região Geográfica Intermediária de Aracaju, Sergipe, Região Nordeste, Brasil
Phone: +55 79 3223-1070
Website: Visit Website
