Bahia Museum of Art, Art museum in Corredor da Vitória, Salvador, Brazil
The Bahia Museum of Art displays paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts across multiple exhibition halls in a historical building with colonial architecture.
Established in 1918 as the oldest state museum in Bahia, the institution moved to its current location in 1982 after being housed near the Public Archives.
The museum exhibits works from notable Bahian artists including Presciliano Silva, Alberto Valença, and Mendonça Filho on its upper floor galleries.
Visitors can explore the museum from Tuesday to Friday between 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM, while weekend and holiday hours are 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
The ground floor contains maps and illustrations depicting Salvador during the Dutch invasion of 1624, offering insights into the city's colonial period.
Location: Salvador
Inception: 1918
Operator: Governo do Estado da Bahia
Address: 2340 2340 Avenida Sete de Setembro 40080-003 Salvador 40080-003 Salvador
Email: mab@bahia.ba.gov.br
Website: http://funceb.ba.gov.br/mab/menu.htm
GPS coordinates: -12.97428,-38.51137
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:47
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