Memory House Museum, Heritage museum in Prainha, Brazil
Memory House Museum occupies a protected 19th-century building next to a central square and displays a collection of photographs, instruments, and documents. The exhibition documents how Vila Velha changed over time.
The building was constructed in 1893 and initially served as a private residence before being converted into a museum in the 1990s. The conversion resulted from restoration work in which local community members actively participated.
The museum displays monuments to figures important to the city's past and keeps objects that show how the region connected to the sea over time. These collections reflect how local people understand and share their heritage.
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday with free admission, allowing visitors to explore the collection at their own pace. The location is relatively easy to find and sits in an active part of town near other places to visit.
Inside, visitors find an authentic streetcar from the 1930s that ran through the city for decades, along with an old cannon from a historic fort. These unusual objects show how everyday items from the past tell the city's story.
Location: Vila Velha
Inception: 1997
Address: Rua Luciano das Neves, nº 14, Vila Velhas - ES
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 08:30-17:30
Phone: +552733884344
Website: http://vilavelha.es.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -20.32943,-40.29221
Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:04
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