Museu Théo Brandão, Anthropology and folklore museum in central Maceió, Brazil
Museu Théo Brandão occupies three floors of a 19th-century palace building on Avenida da Paz in central Maceió. The rooms display regional objects from Brazil's Northeast, including ceramics, religious figures, and items reflecting daily life and celebrations.
The institution was founded in 1975 and moved to its current location in 1977 during Brazil's Fifth Folklore Festival. The building itself dates from the 19th century and displays the eclectic architectural style of that period.
The collection displays handmade ceramic figures and religious objects that reflect local beliefs and celebrations from the Northeast region. Visitors encounter traditional clothing and crafted toys that show how communities expressed their identity.
The museum is open on weekdays during daytime hours and is within walking distance of downtown Maceió. Larger groups benefit from arranging visits ahead of time to ensure a guided tour and adequate time for viewing.
The museum preserves Professor Théo Brandão's original collection, including rare Super-8 films and audio recordings of folk performances. These audiovisual materials were captured when such documentation was uncommon and offer insight into how people celebrated and expressed their traditions.
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