Museu da Gente Sergipana, Interactive museum in Aracaju, Brazil
The Museu da Gente Sergipana is a museum in Aracaju that tells the story of regional culture through interactive displays and digital installations. The exhibits focus on traditional crafts, local cooking, and artistic practices that visitors can explore hands-on.
The building was originally built in 1926 as a school called Atheneuzinho and served that purpose for many decades. In 2011, the State Bank of Sergipe restored and converted it into this museum.
The museum reflects how people in the region live and what traditions matter to them today. Visitors can explore stories of local artists and craftspeople, and see how everyday skills and knowledge pass from one generation to the next.
The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday, including holidays, with free admission but requires advance registration online. It helps to arrive early to get the most from the interactive stations without feeling rushed.
Visitors can virtually prepare traditional Sergipe dishes by mixing ingredients in a digital kitchen experience. There is also a simulated boat journey through regional ecosystems shown in 360-degree projections, giving the museum an unusual digital dimension.
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