São Luís

Museo do Reggae Maranhão

São Luís

A small, bright museum covering the history of reggae music in Maranhão. In addition to displays dedicated to the local artists and promoters who bought…

Palácio dos Leões

São Luís

The Palácio dos Leões is the state governor’s palace, built in the 18th century on the site of the original French fort. It still houses state government…

Casa do Maranhão

São Luís

Set in the former customs house built right on the river mouth, this informative and colorful museum is dedicated to Maranhense culture and features a…

Centro de Cultura Popular Domingos Vieira Filho

São Luís

An impressive 19th-century mansion housing four fascinating floors of exhibits on São Luís’ festivals – Carnaval, Bumba Meu Boi and Divino Espírito Santo …

Casa do Nhôzinho

São Luís

At the eclectic and fascinating Casa do Nhôzinho, you can see a collection of ingenious fish traps, rooms featuring Maranhão indigenous artisanry, and…

Mercado das Tulhas

São Luís

This 19th-century market building now trades in an interesting variety of typical Maranhão crafts and foods, from dried prawns and Brazil nuts to an…

Centro Cultural Vale Maranhão

São Luís

This hip new cultural center in a stylishly renovated colonial mansion in the heart of the historical center features rotating exhibitions of high-quality…

Museu do Negro

São Luís

In this building that once housed a slave market (notice the absence of windows), the Museu do Negro exhibits relics of slavery, including a replica…