Santo Antonio da Barra Fort and Nautic Museum of Bahia
Santo Antonio da Barra Fort and Nautic Museum of Bahia
Santo Antonio da Barra Fort and Nautic Museum of Bahia
4.5
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
Housed in Fort Santo Antonio da Barra, a fine exemple of 16thcentury portuguese military architecture, that is the site of Santo Antônio Lighthouse, better known as the "Farol da Barra", the first beacon for shipping in the Americas, the Museu Náutico da Bahia (Maritime Museum of Bahia) contains a rich collection that reflects Brazil's seafaring history, particularly of colonial period. Housed in the Museum you will find a significant numbers of archeological treasures retrieved from the undersea site of the Portuguese Galleon "Santíssimo Sacramento", sank off the coast of the city of Salvador in 1668. Open Mon-Sun, 9am-6pm.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Fbonalume
Porto Alegre, RS228 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
An ancient and historic place, it works as a museum of Portuguese navigation artifacts. The big problem are the walking vendors and local walkers, every time approaching people to sell things and ask for money, one came to pull my arm. I'm not sure if for all the inconvenience it's worth going, only if you like the story very much.
Entire entrance costs 20 reals.
Entire entrance costs 20 reals.
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Written 22 November 2024
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Willem R
4 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Needed to pay ticlet for my wife and baby to use the bathroom. It was an emergency. We would have visited and payed the ticket. But here it is first buy ticket then my wife could enter. Also now that we went in. Not so eventful.
Written 12 July 2023
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mr_selo
Vienna, Austria145 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
The museum itself is nothing special, showing a bit of naval history. Interesting but nothing special. However the lighthouse itself is a beautiful building and the view is great.
Written 26 June 2016
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cezar_unias
Sabara, MG369 contributions
Sept 2021
Good Attraction, there is possible to take a lot of good pictures but there is a problem about street vendors ask all the time money and in all way;
Written 15 September 2021
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WCOB
Paekakariki, New Zealand647 contributions
Aug 2019
The entry fee is a very cheap 15 Reals and offers great views od the area from the top of the lighthouse. There are plenty of nautical displays from the early Portuguese saefarers days. The displays are labled in both Portuguese and English which is helpful.
Written 22 September 2019
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Dear WCOB, we are grateful for your visit and avaliation. The view from the up of the lighthouse is really grandious,it breaks our breath by the beauty. The maritime history of Brasil is planty of facts, courage, and heroes. We expect receive you other times. Thank you and happyness.
Written 31 October 2019
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Pepperjackm
Texas1,222 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
Since we lived across the street we looked and saw the grounds and the lighthouse for almost 3 weeks, the museum was cheap, and if you go before sunset it's a great sunset watching place as well as a fun place, the lighthouse.
The exhibit is not an after thought, well done, good signage, nice exhibits, take lots of pictures, no flash allowed.
The exhibit is not an after thought, well done, good signage, nice exhibits, take lots of pictures, no flash allowed.
Written 10 February 2017
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Daniel S
London, UK74 contributions
Dec 2016 • Solo
Nice little attraction with a bit of shade inside and cafe. Climb the lighthouse for a 2-direction view of the adjacent bays.
Written 11 January 2017
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vivthetraveller
London, UK259 contributions
Jul 2016 • Solo
This museum gives a lot of historical information as well as many interesting artefacts. Very well set out and interesting for about an hour
Written 17 July 2016
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dIE_wIth_mEmOrIEs_nOt_DrEAms
Hong Kong, China1,741 contributions
May 2016 • Solo
If you like cultural things then this place should be om ur list. Its an old fortess n lighthouse converted to small nautical museum. Then there is beach nearby where one can have a good time. Be sure not to go late at this place as things get naughty behind the fort with local couples.
Written 12 May 2016
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LeanneCM
Playa del Carmen, Mexico197 contributions
Feb 2016 • Couples
As with most lighthouses, the location is lovely, right on the corner with beautiful views of the sea. Stop in if you're in the area but don't make a special trip. Visitors are permitted to climb the stairs and enjoy the breeze at the top. The museum features small samplings of artifacts such as pieces from a shipwreck, antique navigation and lighting equipment, and a nautical history in bottles.
Written 5 February 2016
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Museu N
Salvador, BA
Prezados Amigos, agradecemos seu contato.
O acesso ao piso superior é por meio de escadaria larga, podendo o carrinho ser transportado pelos nossos funcionários. O acesso à Torre do Farol não é possível com o carrinho, devido à escada caracol estreita, podendo a criança ser conduzida no colo, considerando que são 82 degraus de subida, e o último lance de escada para a varanda tem apoio reduzido. Mas o acesso ao pátio e salas do Museu não tem dificuldade. Aguardamos sua visita.
Written 21 September 2021
Alguém sabe o horário de funcionamento? E se continua R$15 inteira? Não vi essas informações no site deles.
Written 13 April 2018
Museu N
Salvador, BA
Prezada Sr.ª Iza,
Agradecemos seu contato. Na aba contato de nossa página essa informação pode ser encontrada.
Funcionamos de terça a domingo, das 09 às 18hs.
Nosso ingresso custa R$15, a inteira, e meia-entrada para estudantes, professores e idosos, mediante comprovação.
Aguardamos sua visita.
Written 17 April 2018
Tem local para estacionamento no local? E qual o valor do estacionamento?
Written 14 March 2018
Museu N
Salvador, BA
Olá. Existe estacionamento nas ruas próximas, com guardadores credenciados pela Prefeitura - usam camiseta azul escuro. O valor da cartela é de R $3,00 para 2horas. Não estacione em vagas oferecidas por pessoas não autorizadas, pois existe fiscalização da prefeitura, que multa e reboca os carros. A visita ao Forte- Museu dura de 1h a 2h, o tempo da cartela. O ingresso custa R $15, e R $7,50 para estudantes, professores e idosos. Museu Náutico da Bahia.
Written 3 April 2018
que horario tiene de apertura domingos?
Written 14 January 2018
Museu N
Salvador, BA
Estimada Sra. Dora,
Agradecemos su contacto.
Actualmente estamos abiertos todos los días de 10 a.m. a 6 p.m. Esperamos su visita. Salud.
Written 21 September 2021
Olá... gostaria de saber quanto é a entrada do Forte, o valor para criança e adulto é o mesmo??!
Written 5 September 2017
INGRESSOS
Inteira: R$ 15,00
Estudantes, professores e idosos: R$ 7,50.
Grupos escolares: R$ 6,50 por aluno.
Gratuidade: menores de 7 anos e deficientes físicos.
Written 8 September 2017
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