Museu Abelardo Rodrigues, Religious art museum in Pelourinho, Salvador, Brazil.

The Abelardo Rodrigues Museum occupies the Solar Ferrão, an 18th-century mansion in Pelourinho, Salvador, and holds 808 pieces of Brazilian sacred art. The collection includes images, crucifixes, oratories, maquinetas and paintings in clay, wood, ivory, soapstone and ceramic, mostly in Baroque style. Its main hall has twisted columns.

The collection was formed by the Pernambuco lawyer Abelardo Rodrigues, who called it his "Corte Celestial". After his death, Bahia bought it in 1973, but Pernambuco expropriated and seized it in 1974; the Supreme Federal Court ruled for Bahia in 1975. The 808 pieces were transferred to Salvador and kept at the Museum of Sacred Art until the museum opened in 1981 in the Solar Ferrão.

The collection displays religious objects made from clay, wood, ivory, and ceramics that reflect different periods of Brazilian craftsmanship. These works come from local artisans and craftspeople who passed down their techniques across generations.

The museum is located in the Pelourinho colonial quarter, which is easily accessible on foot and home to other historic buildings. It is advisable to check current opening hours ahead of time, as these may vary seasonally.

The exhibition hall features twisted columns that create distinct spaces for the classical works and offer visitors an unusual visual experience. This architectural feature of the colonial building directs attention to the artistic pieces in a fresh way.