Théo Brandão Museum
Museu Théo Brandão de Antropologia e Folclore
A folk museum of Alagoas in a historic house by the sea, displaying festival costumes, woodcarvings, filé embroidery and folk religious objects.
The museum belongs to the Federal University of Alagoas and is based on the collection of folklorist Théo Brandão. It occupies an early 20th-century eclectic little palace facing the sea. Its exhibits include lavish costumes for festival folk dances of the Northeast, such as the Guerreiro, along with ceramics, woodcarvings and filé embroidery, as well as objects from Afro-Brazilian religions. Together they help visitors understand Alagoas culture. Admission is inexpensive. Opening hours should be confirmed with the official source, but the museum is usually closed on Mondays.
Opening hours
Generally open Tue–Sun; check official sources
Nearby sights
- Jaraguá Historic District
- Maceió Metropolitan Cathedral
- Pajuçara Beach
- Pajuçara Natural Pools
- Ponta Verde Beach
- Jatiúca Beach
- Lagoa Mundaú & Pontal da Barra
- Massagueira