Museu do Ceará, Historical museum in central Fortaleza, Brazil
The Museu do Ceará occupies the Palacete Senador Alencar, a nineteenth-century building with classical architecture in downtown Fortaleza.
The museum opened in January 1933 as the first official museum institution in Ceará state, initially operating as part of the Public Archive.
The museum collections present the history of Ceará through exhibitions, educational programs, research activities, and publications focusing on regional heritage.
Visitors can explore four specialized sections: Collection Management, Research Department, Education Center, and Administrative Services, each offering specific resources.
The building, completed in 1871, was originally designed to house the Provincial Assembly of Ceará and received national heritage protection in 1973.
Location: Fortaleza
Inception: January 1933
Email: musce@secult.ce.gov.br
Website: http://secult.ce.gov.br/index.php/equipamentos-culturais/museu-do-ceara
GPS coordinates: -3.72649,-38.52655
Latest update: May 12, 2025 07:00
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