The complex was originally constructed as a sugar mill and port facility in the 16th century.
The buildings were restored and converted into a museum by renowned architect Lina Bo Bardi in the 1960s.
The onsite chapel features an impressive collection of 18th-century sacred art.
The sculpture garden contains works by several prominent Brazilian artists, including Mário Cravo Júnior.
The property historically served as a critical hub for the transport of sugar and goods via the All Saints Bay.
The House and Chapel of the Former Quinta do Unhão houses the Museu de Arte Moderna da Bahia (MAM-BA). The site is a 16th-century colonial complex originally serving as a sugar mill and wharf. Its architecture integrates historic stone buildings with modernist exhibition spaces. The museum grounds include the Solar do Unhão, a chapel, and a sculpture park overlooking the All Saints Bay. The complex functions as a cultural hub for contemporary art, hosting rotating exhibitions from Brazilian and international artists. Its seaside location offers significant views of the sunset over the bay. The onsite restaurant provides a space for dining within the historical surroundings.
The edge of the stone pier at sunset with the museum buildings and the bay in the background.
Walk through the entire sculpture garden to reach the edge of the pier for the best views.
Combine your museum visit with a late afternoon meal at the onsite restaurant to experience the sunset.
Check the official MAM-BA website for temporary exhibition closures before arriving.
Attempting to reach the site on foot from the Upper City via steep, unmonitored stairways; use the primary road access instead.
Typically closed on Mondays.
