Museu "Câmara Cascudo", Art and archaeological museum in Tirol district, Natal, Brazil.
The Museu Câmara Cascudo contains collections of anthropological, archaeological, geological, and paleontological artifacts from Rio Grande do Norte state.
Established in 1960 as an Anthropology Institute, the museum moved to its current location in 1969 in a building formerly belonging to a leprosy assistance society.
The museum carries out scientific research and educational activities through its collections, contributing to the understanding of Brazilian regional identity.
Located at Avenida Hermes da Fonseca 1398, the museum opens Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, weekends from 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
Several paleontological specimens in the collection allow direct tactile interaction, while video presentations include Portuguese subtitles for enhanced accessibility.
Location: Rio Grande do Norte
Inception: November 22, 1960
Part of: Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte
Address: Avenida Hermes da Fonseca 1398, Tirol, 59020-650, Natal, RN
Email: museu@mcc.ufrn.br
Website: http://mcc.ufrn.br
GPS coordinates: -5.80332,-35.20184
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:06
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