The building itself was meticulously renovated to preserve its original 17th-century architectural features while integrating modern museum technology.
The collection features an extensive archive of traditional costumes and artifacts donated by prominent carnival blocos.
The museum utilizes high-definition projection mapping to simulate the experience of dancing behind a trio elétrico.
It is strategically positioned on the Praça Ramos de Queirós, formerly part of the defensive fortifications of the city.
The exhibition design deliberately avoids static glass cases in favor of dynamic, sound-heavy sensory stations.
Casa do Carnaval da Bahia is a multimedia museum located in the historic Pelourinho district that documents the history and evolution of the Salvador Carnival. The museum occupies a restored colonial building situated on the edge of the escarpment overlooking the Bay of All Saints. Exhibits are organized chronologically and thematically, utilizing projection mapping, tactile displays, and immersive audiovisual installations. Visitors can explore the origins of the festival from its early roots to the contemporary trios elétricos. The museum highlights the cultural significance of the bloco afro movements and the transition of the festival into a massive street celebration. Interactive stations allow guests to experience the rhythms and costumes that define the Bahia carnival experience. A rooftop terrace provides a vantage point for viewing the architecture of the lower city and the harbor.
The rooftop terrace offering a panoramic view of the Bay of All Saints and the lower city.
Prioritize visiting the rooftop terrace late in the afternoon for optimal lighting over the bay.
Engage with the interactive audio stations early in the tour to better understand the distinct musical sub-genres of Bahia.
Wear comfortable walking shoes as the surrounding streets of Pelourinho feature uneven historic cobblestones.
Avoid arriving during the peak of the mid-day sun, as the walk through the surrounding historic district can be physically demanding.
Closed on Mondays.
