Museum
Museu do Estado de Pernambuco
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Housed in a former 19th-century palace, the Museu do Estado de Pernambuco showcases over 12,000 pieces including paintings, sculptures, furniture, and religious art from the colonial period. The museum's collection spans indigenous artifacts, Afro-Brazilian cultural items, and works by renowned local artists like Cícero Dias. Visitors can explore the ornate rooms and gardens, gaining insight into the region's rich history and cultural diversity.
Don't miss
- Admire the collection of baroque religious sculptures and altarpieces
- View paintings by Pernambuco-born modernist Cícero Dias
- Stroll through the museum's tropical gardens featuring native plants
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Museu do Estado de Pernambuco
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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