Museum
Museum of Modern Art of Bahia
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The Museum of Modern Art of Bahia (MAM-BA) is a modern art museum in Salvador, Brazil. It sits inside Solar do Unhão, a 16th-century historical site on the Bay of All Saints. You can see paintings, sculptures, photographs, and drawings by artists like Tarsila do Amaral, Portinari, and Di Cavalcanti across eight exhibition rooms.
Don't miss
- Works by Tarsila do Amaral, Portinari, Flávio de Carvalho, Di Cavalcanti, Rubem Valentim, Pancetti, Carybé, Mário Cravo Neto, and Sante Scaldaferri
- Eight exhibition rooms showing paintings, sculptures, photographs, and drawings
- A theater and a library on site
- An art workshop offering open courses in painting, engraving, ceramics, drawing, handmade paper, and sculpture
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Museum of Modern Art of Bahia
You can visit Museum of Modern Art of Bahia on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
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- The museum is part of the Institute of Artistic and Cultural Heritage (IPAC), linked to the Department of Culture of the State of Bahia.
- The museum is located within Solar do Unhão, a historical site from the 16th century on the Bay of All Saints.
A bit of history
The museum was founded in 1960 by architect Lina Bo Bardi. It first opened in the foyer of the Castro Alves Theater, then moved to its current location in 1963.
Common questions
Who founded the museum?
The museum was founded in 1960 by architect Lina Bo Bardi.
Where was the museum originally located?
It first opened in the foyer of the Castro Alves Theater before moving to Solar do Unhão in 1963.
What kind of art is in the collection?
The collection includes paintings, sculptures, photographs, and drawings by Brazilian and international modern artists.
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