Carnival Museum, Cultural museum in Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo, Uruguay
Description
The museum documents Montevideo's carnival celebrations through costumes, masks, drums, photographs, and recordings displayed in interactive formats. The collection traces how these festivities have evolved across generations.
History
The museum was founded in 2006 to preserve artifacts spanning over a century of carnival traditions. The collection reflects how European and African influences merged to shape these local customs.
Culture
The exhibits showcase the rhythms and musical styles that define Montevideo's street celebrations, showing how communities come together through song and dance. You can see how these traditions shape local identity and continue to draw people into the streets each year.
Practical
The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday in the old town district near the waterfront promenade, easily accessible on foot. Free entry for children under 12 makes it a family-friendly visit, and interactive displays keep all ages engaged.
Did you know?
The museum's courtyard hosts live performances by performers during summer months, giving visitors a chance to experience the traditions firsthand. This direct connection to the actual celebrations sets it apart from typical museum settings.
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