Museu "Câmara Cascudo", Art and archaeological museum in Tirol district, Natal, Brazil.
Description
The Museu Câmara Cascudo is a museum housing collections of anthropological, archaeological, geological, and paleontological materials from Rio Grande do Norte. The displays span a wide range of time periods and offer insights into both the natural and human history of the region.
History
The museum was established in 1960 as an Anthropology Institute and relocated in 1969 to a building previously used by a leprosy assistance organization. This move allowed the institution to grow its collections and reach a wider audience.
Culture
The museum is named after a renowned scholar and displays objects that tell the story of the region and its people. Visitors can see how earlier inhabitants lived and what resources shaped their daily lives.
Practical
The museum is located in the Tirol neighborhood of Natal and keeps different hours depending on the day of the week. Visitors should check opening times in advance since they vary between weekdays and weekends.
Did you know?
Some paleontological items in the collection can be touched directly by visitors, which is an uncommon experience in museums. This approach makes the scientific finds more tactile and personal.
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