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Museu do Piauí, Historical museum in central Teresina, Brazil

The Museu do Piauí occupies a neoclassical building with symmetrical openings and marked pilasters on Marechal Deodoro Square in downtown Teresina.

Built in 1859 by Commander Jacob Manoel Almendra, the building served as the state government headquarters from 1873 to 1925 and justice court until 1975.

The museum contains 7,000 artifacts distributed across 12 permanent exhibition rooms, including Chinese porcelain, prehistoric pieces, and works by renowned Brazilian artists.

The institution maintains regular educational programs, workshops, and guided tours for visitors interested in learning about the state's historical development.

The collection features indigenous funeral urns, primitive axes, and National Guard uniforms, representing different periods of Piauí's regional development.

Location: Teresina

GPS coordinates: -5.08979,-42.81756

Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:34

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