Museu de Arte Moderna da Bahia, Art museum in Solar do Unhão district, Salvador, Brazil
The Museu de Arte Moderna da Bahia occupies a renovated industrial complex situated along the Bay of All Saints. The building contains multiple galleries displaying modern and contemporary works by artists from Brazil and beyond.
The museum opened in 1963 within a building that once served as part of a psychiatric hospital complex. Converting the structure for art exhibitions represented a significant transformation of the site's purpose.
The museum displays works by Brazilian artists exploring color, form, and local subjects that reflect their personal surroundings. These pieces show how creators from this region have developed their own artistic language over time.
The museum is accessible by public transportation or car, with parking available on-site. Daily guided tours help visitors understand the collections and the layout of the complex.
The museum features an outdoor sculpture garden where art installations sit among trees overlooking the bay. This space creates an unusual blend of contemporary art with natural water views.
Location: Salvador
Address: Av. Lafayete Coutinho, s/n - Comercio, Salvador - BA, 40301-155
Phone: +557131176132
Website: http://mam.ba.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -12.98246,-38.52058
Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:07
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40 m
Museum of Modern Art of Bahia
38 m
House of the Former Quinta do Unhão
18 m
Palácio da Aclamação
424 m
Museum of Sacred Art
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Fort of Saint Peter
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Biblioteca Pública do Estado da Bahia
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Teatro Vila Velha
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Portuguese Library
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Instituto Geográfico e Histórico da Bahia
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Fort of São Paulo da Gamboa
348 m
Casa de Castro Alves
562 m
Igreja e Convento de São Raimundo
491 m
Former Jesuit House of Prayer
651 m
Casa de Oitão, Ladeira dos Aflitos, 27
137 m
Fonte do Gabriel
275 m
Festas Regionais
613 m
Prainha do Solar do Unhão
142 m
Saladearte Cinemam
10 m
Church and Convent of Saint Teresa
619 m
Caixa Cultural Salvador
659 m
Casa de Oitão
133 m
Praia da Gamboa
86 m
Praça da Aclamação
439 m
Fountain of the Museum of Modern Art of Bahia
20 m
Largo dos Aflitos
218 m
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
32 m
A Outra Companhia de Teatro
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