Museo del Carnaval
This museum beside the port market displays what is said to be the world's longest carnival costume collection, along with masks, candombe drums and the culture of the murga groups.
The Montevideo Carnival runs for about 40 days each year, from January to March, and is known for candombe drumming of African origin and the murga, a street satirical choral theater. The museum is next to the port market and displays past years' lavish costumes, giant masks, drums and stage sets. Videos introduce the great 'Las Llamadas' parade and summer stage performances, and live drumming workshops are sometimes held. Admission is inexpensive, and the museum is usually closed on Mondays. Visiting Montevideo outside carnival season, this is the best place to learn about its street culture.
Opening hours
About Tue–Sun 11:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Mercado del Puerto
- Palacio Taranco
- Museo Gurvich
- Catedral Metropolitana de Montevideo
- Ciudad Vieja
- Museo Andes 1972
- Museo Torres García
- Solís Theatre