Museu do Reggae
Museu do Reggae do Maranhão
Brazil's first reggae museum, which tells the story of how São Luís became 'Brazil's Jamaica,' with records, posters, and legendary sound systems on display.
In the 1970s, Jamaican reggae records arrived in São Luís by ship, and the local Black communities developed a distinctive culture around the 'embrace dance' (dança agarradinha) and giant sound systems known as radiolas. This is why the city is called the 'reggae capital of Brazil.' The museum opened in 2018 in a restored historic house in the old town. Its exhibits include vinyl records, DJ equipment, vintage posters, dance hall photographs, and profiles of local reggae stars, along with a listening area. Entry is free, and the museum is closed on Mondays. In the evening, ask locals to recommend a reggae dance hall.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 09:00–18:00 (check on site)
Nearby sights
- Historic Centre of São Luís (Praia Grande)
- Casa das Tulhas (Feira da Praia Grande)
- Museu de Artes Visuais
- Rua Portugal (Projeto Reviver)
- Casa de Nhozinho
- Cathedral of São Luís
- Palácio de La Ravardière
- Casa do Tambor de Crioula