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THE BRENNAND MUSEUM
Based on the tradition of a family that for generations has produced ceramics and the best of what can be made, Francisco Brennand gave birth to his world among the ruins of the family’s old brick factory.  For generations, the Brennand family has traditionally produced ceramics of the finest quality.  In 1971, Brennand started creating what is today his studio, factory and a museum of his works.  It is considered one of the most important centers for learning the art of ceramics in Brazil.  The museum is an old-new world of temples and gardens, imaginary creatures and mystical animals, eggs and guardians – “strange creatures of powerful magic and magnificent shapes, full of wonderful colors of a tropical landscape”. (Antonio Margarita)

Complete List

MUSEU DA CIDADE DO RECIFE
Its contents range from maps to photos to art and household pieces found in the excavations of the building that now houses the museum itself. This fortress was built by the Dutch in 1630.
Address : Praça das Cinco Pontas, s/n, Bairro de São José, Recife. Phone: (81) 3224-8492
Working hours : Mondays through Fridays, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.


MUSEU DE CINÊNCIAS NATURAIS
Stuffed mammals, insects and reptiles can be found there.
Address : The City Zoo (Horto do Parque dois Irmãos, Recife.)


MUSEU DO TREM
This museum has parts and instruments that were used last century in the construction of the Northeastern Railroad Track. It also presents to the public at large a number of locomotives, English china, pictures of the first trains to run in the region, ect.
Address: Central Station (Estação Central – Praça Visconde de Mauá, São José, Recife.)
Admission : Free


MUSEU DO ESTADO
A museum of the State’s history and anthropology. Former residence of the Baron of Beberibe (19^th century). Holds important pieces that date back to the time of the Dutch settlement and the Colonial period; frescos commemorating the Battle of Guararapes and Mount Tabocas.
Address :  Av. Rui Barbosa, 960, Graças, Recife. Phone: (81) 3427-9322


MUSEU MURILO LA GRECA
Holds over a thousand drawings and 200 paintings that express Murilo La Greca’s conscious rejection. Visitors will be able to find, among other things, Murilo’s collection of 8 rpm long plays, as well as a few of his personal belongings. Murilo studied painting in Naples with Belles Arts teacher Emílio Notte.
Address :  R. Leonardo Cavalcanti, 366, Parnamirim, Recife. Phone: (81) 3268-8011


MUSEU DO HOMEM DO NORDESTE
This museum holds more than 3,500 pieces, with special emphasis on our indigenous culture and the main aspects of life style in colonial Northeastern Brazil. Its pieces refer back to the colonial period.
Address :  Av. 17 de Agosto, 2187, Casa Forte, Recife. Phone: (81) 3441-5500


MUSEU DA ABOLIÇÃO
Works in a manor house (Sobrado Grande da Madalena). Founded in 1983, it exhibits in its Memorial Hall a collection of objects which refer back to the 18^th and the 19^th centuries. It also has an auditorium and an amphitheater, where cultural and educational programs are developed.
Address :  R. Benfica, 150, Madalena, Recife. Phone: (81) 3228-3248


MUSEU DE ARTE MODERNA – MAMAM
Exhibition of the works of several Brazilian artists.
Address :  R. da Aurora, 265, Boa Vista, Recife. Phone: (81) 3423-3007


MUSEU MILITAR DO FORTE DO BRUM
Founded in 1985, the museum exhibits its collection of English and Portuguese cannons, fire weapons, photos and objects that depict the participation of the Brazilian Air Force in World War II. The museum is located inside the Brum Fortress, built in the 17^th century.
Address :  Pça. Comunidade Luso-Brasileira, s/n, Bairro do Recife, Recife. 


FUNDAÇÃO GILBERTO FREYRE
All about Gilberto Freyre’s life; his furniture, personal belongings, books he wrote, etc.
Address :  R. Dois Irmãos, 320, Apipucos, Recife. Phone: (81) 441-1733


MUSEU DE ARTE CONTEMPORÂNEA
Works of famous Pernambuco artists like Bajado and João Câmara, to name a few.
Address :  R. 13 de Maio, s/n Olinda. Phone: (81) 3429-2587.


MUSEU DE ARTE SACRA DE PERNAMBUCO
Sacred pieces of art on permanent display. Today, it occupies the former home of the Bishop of Pernambuco.
Address :  R. Bispo Coutinho, 726, Alto da Sé, Olinda. Phone : (81) 3429-0032.


MUSEU LULA CARDOSO AIRES
Permanente exhibition of the artist’s works, including paintings, drawings, photographs, etc.
Address :  R.Hermínio Alves Queiroz, 1416, Piedade, Jaboatão dos Guararapes. Phone: (81) 3341-1932


CASA DO CARNAVAL
Plays an important role in helping people do research on Brazilian Carnival. Holds important historic materials from the several Carnival clubs and associations in Recife.
Address :  Pátio de São Pedro, 42, São José, Recife. Phone: (81) 3424-4942


OBSERVATÓRIO CULTURAL MALAKOFF
It offers the public events in the field of science, art and technology. The tower was restored in 1999, but its original characteristics were preserved. It holds a virtual library and an environment for cultural events. It is also the venue for Espaço Ciência.
Address :  Praça do Arsenal da Marinha, Recife Antigo, Recife.