Why visit
The museum occupies the ruins of Santa Teresa’s women’s retreat and preserves traces of coastal peoples before 1500. The site joins two distinct histories: longstanding Indigenous presence and a colonial institution for women’s confinement. Indigenous peoples should not be confined to a prehistoric past.
What to look for
- Retreat ruins and spatial organization
- Archaeological remains and shell-mound blocks, subject to display
- Relationship with the beach and fishing community
What does this heritage reveal about the society that built it?
Visiting details
Ibram: free, Tuesday–Friday 10am–5pm; Saturday 10am–noon. Educational visits: mai.educativo@museus.gov.br. Confirm the calendar.
Ask the institution about step-free access and which areas are open.
Treat human remains and archaeological evidence respectfully. Do not remove material or walk across archaeological sites.