Museum of the Historical and Geographic Institute of Alagoas

The Museum of the Historical and Geographic Institute of Alagoas contains 16,000 volumes of books and extensive collections of regional artifacts at Rua João Pessoa.

Founded in 1869, this institution stands as Brazil's third oldest historical institute, following the establishments in Rio de Janeiro and Recife.

The museum displays Marajoara ceramics, items from the Aratu culture, and 500 ethnographic artifacts representing indigenous groups from the Alagoas region.

Researchers can access approximately 6,000 rare books and thousands of newspaper issues documenting the development of Alagoas state through the centuries.

The building, formerly owned by Américo Passos Guimarães, became state property in 1909 and received historical heritage status in 1998.

Location: Maceió

Inception: December 2, 1869

Address: Rua João Pessoa, 382, Centro CEP : 57020-970 Maceió - AL

Website: http://ihgal.al.org.br

GPS coordinates: -9.66166,-35.73713

Latest update: March 21, 2025 21:04