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The Cais do Sertão Museum, located in Recife, is a cultural space dedicated to valuing and preserving the culture of the sertanejo, especially the life and work of Luiz Gonzaga, the King of Baião.
Opened in 2014, the Cais do Sertão Museum is one of the most modern and interactive in Brazil, offering an immersive and educational experience for visitors.
A few metres from the Marco Zero of Recife, is the Cais do Sertão museum
The Cais do Sertão museum has 7,500 m2 of floor space just a few metres from Recife’s Marco Zero.
Cais do Sertão’s proposal is to be much more than a museum to house the collection and honour the work of the most important Pernambuco artist of all time.
Using innovative exhibition and technological resources, the space will provide visitors with an immersive experience in the universe of the northeastern hinterland, the origin and source of inspiration for Luiz Gonzaga, in all its richness, diversity and complexity.
“The sertão will become the sea and the sea will become the sertão”.
One of the most modern cultural facilities in the country, Cais do Sertão takes up the ancient prophecy of Antônio Conselheiro.
In a space of 7,500 square metres, on the site of the old Warehouse 10 in the Port of Recife, art, culture and technology come together in an innovative project.
Video about the Cais do Sertão Museum
Cais do Sertão Museum – Recife, Pernambuco
Using state-of-the-art exhibition and technological resources, the museum invites visitors to immerse themselves in the universe of the northeastern hinterland and be surprised by its richness, diversity and complexity.
The work of Luiz Gonzaga, the artist who best sang and brilliantly translated the life of the man from the northeast to the world, is the guiding thread of this dive into the reality of the sertaneja.
Travelling through the museum’s different spaces means discovering and experiencing the multiple dimensions of this universe: Living, Working, Singing, Occupying, Believing, Migrating and Creating in the Sertão.
1 Exhibitions and Attractions
1. Life and Work of Luiz Gonzaga
- Description: The museum dedicates a significant part of its space to the history of Luiz Gonzaga, with personal objects, photographs, musical instruments and audiovisual recordings.
- Activities: Visit the exhibitions, interact with multimedia displays that tell the story of the artist and listen to his iconic songs.
2. Sertão Vivo
- Description: Exhibitions that show life in the Sertão, including cultural, social and economic aspects.
- Activities: Interaction with interactive exhibitions that portray the culture of the Sertão, from its popular festivals to the harsh reality of everyday life in the Sertão.
3. Gallery of the Sertão
- Description: An area of the museum dedicated to temporary exhibitions that vary throughout the year, always featuring themes related to the culture of the sertaneja and the Northeast.
- Activities: Visiting the temporary exhibitions, which may include photographs, contemporary art, cinema and other forms of cultural expression.
2. Installations and Interactivity
1. Interactive Spaces
- Description: The museum has various interactive installations, such as touch panels, videos and audio that provide an immersive experience for visitors.
- Activities: Interact with the multimedia panels, watch documentaries about life in the Sertão and explore interactive content about northeastern music.
2. Technology and Multimedia
- Description: Use of advanced technology to create an immersive experience, including augmented reality and virtual reality.
- Activities: Take part in virtual reality experiences that recreate the sertanejo environment and interact with exhibitions that use cutting-edge technology to tell stories.
3. Educational Activities
1. Workshops
- Description: The museum regularly offers workshops and workshops on themes related to country culture.
- Activities: Take part in workshops on music, dance, handicrafts and other cultural activities.
2. Educational Programmes
- Description: Educational programmes for schools and groups, with guided tours and educational activities.
- Activities: Educational guided tours that provide a deeper understanding of the culture and history of the Sertão.
4. Cultural Events
1. Shows and Performances
- Description: The museum organises concerts and performances by local and regional artists, especially northeastern musicians.
- Activities: Watch shows of forró, repente and other cultural manifestations typical of the Northeast.
2. Festivals and Fairs
- Description: Cultural events such as music festivals, craft fairs and gastronomic fairs.
- Activities: Participate in festivals and fairs that celebrate the culture of the countryside and the Northeast.
5. Infrastructure
1. Auditorium
- Description: A space for lectures, presentations and events.
- Activities: Attending lectures, seminars and cultural presentations.
2. Shop and café
- Description: A shop selling products related to the museum and northeastern culture, and a café to relax in.
- Activities: Buy souvenirs and handicraft products, and enjoy a typical coffee or snack.
6. Practical Information
1. Opening hours
- Description: The museum is generally open from Tuesday to Sunday.
- Hours: Check the official website for up-to-date opening times and specific days of operation.
2. Tickets
- Description: Ticket prices may vary, with discounts for students, senior citizens and groups.
- Tips: Buy tickets in advance, especially during busy periods.
Location
- Address: Avenida Alfredo Lisboa, s/n, Bairro do Recife, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.
- How to get there: Easy access by car, public transport and taxi.
7. Realisation
Cais do Sertão is a project of the Government of Pernambuco, through the Secretariat for Economic Development. It has a budget of R$97 million, funded by the Ministry of Culture and the State Treasury.
These funds include construction work, installations, equipment, furniture, content, the development of a management model and an educational project. To carry out the project, agreements were signed with the Port of Recife, Porto Digital (through Porto Mídia) and the Gilberto Freyre Foundation.
Cais do Sertão is part of the Porto Novo project, with which the Port of Recife is giving back to the city spaces previously dedicated to port operations.
This is a major redevelopment and re-urbanisation project of prime spaces that will create a dialogue and enrich the leisure, culture and tourism options in the Recife neighbourhood.
As well as the museum, this project includes the Crafts Centre of Pernambuco, the Maritime Passenger Terminal and the redevelopment of the entire area around these facilities.
Cais do Sertão Museum in Recife
