Experts' Choice Award Museu Cais do Sertao
What the experts agree on
This interactive museum celebrates sertão culture through immersive exhibits on rural Pernambuco life and forró music heritage, with listening booths, live performances, and workshops that make it a standout on Recife's cultural scene.
“This modern, interactive musuem is one of the new hot spots on Recife's cultural map. Regular live shows and cultural workshops add extra flavor to the top-class permanent exhibition.”
– Fodor's
Lonely Planet "Inaugurated in 2014, this bold new museum highlights the culture of the sertão (the interior of Pernambuco state), especially as it relates to the godfather of forró music, Luiz Gonzaga." Full review
New York Times "Typical hinterland home life is depicted in a family-friendly exhibition, and where listening booths allow you to hear the sounds of Pernambuco state’s rich musical history."
36 Hours in Recife (and Environs)
December 26, 2019
+55 81 3182-8267
Armazem 10 / Rua Harmonia, 101 Vila Madalena. Sao Paulo, Porto de Recife, Recife, State of Pernambuco
