Memorial da Resistência Mossoroense

The Memorial da Resistência Mossoroense is a museum spread across three floors with four exhibition sections about local defense against bandits. The spaces feature photographs, documents, and information about the people who participated in this resistance.

The city faced a bandit attack in 1927 and its citizens organized a successful defense without military support. This event became a turning point in the regional history of the northeast.

The place tells the story of Cangaço, a bandit phenomenon that shaped northeastern identity. Visitors today can understand how this movement became central to how local people see themselves.

The museum has several exhibition areas that are easy to walk through and offer different focal points. It helps to spend time with the photographs and documents to fully understand the story.

A remarkable moment was the death of a prominent bandit during the defense, which gave the city a special place in regional history. This event makes Mossoró a rare example of successful citizen defense during that turbulent period.

Location: Rio Grande do Norte

Official opening: June 4, 2008

GPS coordinates: -5.19229,-37.34920

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:49