Museu Histórico e Artístico do Maranhão

The Museu Histórico e Artístico do Maranhão is a museum in São Luís housed in a 19th-century mansion that contains more than 10,000 objects including furniture, porcelain, paintings, and sculptures. These collections are displayed throughout different rooms of the building, offering an overview of the region's craftsmanship and domestic arts.

The building was constructed in 1836 and initially served as a private residence for prominent local figures. It was converted into a museum in 1960 to preserve the region's art and cultural treasures for the public.

The rooms are arranged as a real 19th-century home, showing how wealthy families lived and arranged their domestic spaces during that era. You can see how daily life looked through the furniture, decorative items, and organization of each room.

Visit during weekday mornings when the museum is less crowded and you have more time to explore the rooms at a relaxed pace. The building is compact and easy to navigate, so you can spend as much time as you wish in each area of interest.

The museum holds the original manuscript of a classic Brazilian novel and maintains an extensive collection of decorative ceramic tiles. These tiles come from different periods and showcase the region's tile-making heritage.

Location: São Luís

Inception: 1960

Email: mham@cultura.ma.gov.br

Website: http://cultura.ma.gov.br/portal/mham

GPS coordinates: -2.52892,-44.29901

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:08