Casa do Carnaval da Bahia
Casa do Carnaval da Bahia
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bigheff
Leeds, UK66 contributions
Feb 2020
Well laid-out museum with helpful staff and wonderful displays. Loads of videos with interesting material and synchronised narrative on audio sets. We spent a fascinating hour or two there and it explained so many things that had mystified us about Carnival. We loved it!
Written 29 February 2020
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Hello Bigheff
Thanks for the comment.
We are working to make our services even better.
We will await your return.
Prefeitura Municipal do Salvador
Written 5 March 2020
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Nomad68
San Francisco, CA202 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
Amazing displays of the art of carnaval. Beautiful masks, clothing, books on its history. Well thought out displays! Great interactive spaces to learn some of the dances. Fun for adults and children.
Written 16 March 2023
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Danaé T
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May 2022 • Family
Very unpleasant experience at La Casa do Carnaval for us! I am sure the exhibition is fascinating (if you have access to the audioguides - which we couldn't, we never why), but the staff was quite hostile and expedious, maybe because we had children with us.
Written 3 June 2022
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Yokeko
Anacortes, WA617 contributions
Jan 2019
This museum is a wonderful place to learn about Carnival in Bahia- it’s origins and evolution are fascinating. The Audio in English was easy to understand and worked beautifully with the high-quality videos. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and recommend this museum as a top spot to visit while in Salvador.
Three considerations for improvement:
The music playing in the galleries is a little too loud and makes hearing on the headsets challenging at times. It should be reduced.
Another suggestion for older adults or disabled: something to sit on would be welcome because most of the audio stations run several minutes and standing in one place can be challenging.
Having at least cool drinks offered at the cafe would be welcome. It was closed when we were there and didn’t look like it been open for quite some time.
Three considerations for improvement:
The music playing in the galleries is a little too loud and makes hearing on the headsets challenging at times. It should be reduced.
Another suggestion for older adults or disabled: something to sit on would be welcome because most of the audio stations run several minutes and standing in one place can be challenging.
Having at least cool drinks offered at the cafe would be welcome. It was closed when we were there and didn’t look like it been open for quite some time.
Written 12 January 2019
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Hello Yokeko,
Thank you very much for you suggestions and for visiting Casa do Carnaval da Bahia.
We are glad that you enjoyed.
Best regards,
Prefeitura Municipal do Salvador
Written 25 January 2019
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JARAWAK
Lyon, France198 contributions
Apr 2019 • Friends
It’s a great museum for those who want to get the knowledge and a feeling of the Carnaval. In a completely new building the museum offers an audioguide in English. Many film to see on big screens help understand the different aspects of the Carnaval : history, carnaval in various towns, music, costumes, samba … In a separate room we took some pieces of costume and we danced samba mimicking the dancers on a screen. It has been a great fun experience and an highlight of the visit.
Written 24 April 2019
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Salvador City Hall
Written 12 August 2019
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Salvador Guidebook
Salvador, BA12 contributions
Nov 2018
Opened in February, 2018, Casa do Carnaval is a modern, state-of-the-art museum. It was expensive, at R$30 reais, but worth every penny, and more. When I entered the cool, air-conditioned space I was promptly greeted by a guide and when I passed into the first room, he was there waiting for me with an audio guide — available in both English and Portuguese.
Each room provides a different bit of Salvador Carnaval history, from the origins of Carnaval in Salvador, to the role of women, to the role and importance of the Afro-Brazilian community, to how it has influenced music around the world.
I spent almost two hours on the main floor alone, just listening to audio. From there, you go up the stairs (also has an accessible elevator) to more multi-media exhibits, including two dance halls. Finally, on the third floors is a balcony with a cafe and an unforgettable view of the Bay of All Saints.
The basement, which I wasn't able to get to, has a library and archive for the students of music who come to learn about Salvador's rich musical heritage.
Each room provides a different bit of Salvador Carnaval history, from the origins of Carnaval in Salvador, to the role of women, to the role and importance of the Afro-Brazilian community, to how it has influenced music around the world.
I spent almost two hours on the main floor alone, just listening to audio. From there, you go up the stairs (also has an accessible elevator) to more multi-media exhibits, including two dance halls. Finally, on the third floors is a balcony with a cafe and an unforgettable view of the Bay of All Saints.
The basement, which I wasn't able to get to, has a library and archive for the students of music who come to learn about Salvador's rich musical heritage.
Written 13 October 2019
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Hello Salvador!
Thank you so much for your feedback.
We are working to improve our services.
ALWAYS COME BACK WANT !!
Prefeitura Municipal do Salvador
Written 14 October 2019
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orlytModi_in
Modiin, Israel1,083 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
Pelorinio has a family friendly Carnival in the historic center of Salvador. Less crowded then the other circles and that makes it much easier to enjoy and absorb the music and dancing. I choose this one as my favorite.
Written 3 March 2019
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Hi, Sir!
Thank you for your visit and posit feedback!
Welcame to Salvador!
Prefeitura Municipal de Salvador.
Written 12 August 2019
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Itram G
Salvador, BA35 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
It could be more interesting. I don't recommend it for anyone who has little time to visit. There are many other interesting things in the region. I went with a friend from another state and he was frustrated.
Written 18 October 2023
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Fernanda S
Niteroi, RJ136 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Wonderful place, a museum with all the technological and historical infrastructure about the history of carnival! Very worth the visit!
Written 14 March 2024
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luanandrade82
Sao Paulo, SP330 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
Interactive museum full of references with lots of music, costumes and chronology of the Bahian and Brazilian carnival. On Wednesdays, visiting is free. It's worth visiting the terrace where there is a cafe with a beautiful view of the sea
Written 5 June 2024
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