Museu do Mar
About This Museum
Tucked away in the coastal city of Parnaíba, the Museu do Mar feels less like a formal institution and more like a love letter to Brazil's profound connection with the ocean. The air inside carries a faint, salty whisper of history, telling stories not just of sailors and fishermen, but of entire communities built upon the tides. You'll find yourself face-to-face with beautifully weathered jangadas, the traditional sailing rafts that have navigated these waters for generations. It’s a deeply human and immersive experience that captures the soul of the northeastern coast.
Collection Highlights
The heart of the museum is its stunning array of meticulously crafted jangada models and full-sized vessels. Other exhibits showcase intricate shell collections, antique fishing gear, and navigational tools that map out centuries of maritime life.
Visitor Information
You can find it at Rua Merval Veras, 300 in the Nossa Senhora do Carmo neighborhood. Given its stellar 4.8-star rating from hundreds of visitors, it's clearly a local favorite worth adding to your Parnaíba itinerary.
Architecture & Building
Housed in an unassuming, single-story building with a simple, rustic facade that reflects the practical nature of its subject matter.
Contact & Location
Address: Museu do Mar, 81, Rua República do Equador, Ponta da Praia, Santos, Região Imediata de Santos, Região Metropolitana da Baixada Santista, Região Geográfica Intermediária de São Paulo, São Paulo, Região Sudeste, 11030-151, Brasil
Phone: +55 86 99498-4246
Website: Visit Website
