Memorial Câmara Cascudo, Cultural museum in Cidade Alta, Natal, Brazil.
Memorial Câmara Cascudo is a museum dedicated to folklore research and the study of Brazilian popular traditions. The collection includes books, photographs, handcrafted objects, and artworks that document different aspects of regional life and cultural practices across the country.
The building originated in the 18th century as a royal financial office and later housed different government agencies throughout its existence. It eventually became a space to preserve the research and legacy of a major Brazilian scholar.
The space honors a researcher who spent his life collecting and documenting Brazilian folk traditions and everyday practices. Walking through the rooms, you encounter objects and artworks that reveal how communities expressed their beliefs and passed down stories through generations.
The museum sits on Praça André de Albuquerque in the old town area and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors can explore the complete exhibition in a few hours without feeling rushed.
Many books in the collection bear handwritten notes and personal inscriptions from the researcher himself and from numerous authors of his era. These marks reveal his thinking process and show which works shaped his research.
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