Museum of Modern Art of Bahia Museum

The Museum of Modern Art of Bahia is housed in the historic Solar do Unhão complex in Salvador, Bahia, and focuses on modern and contemporary visual arts. The site combines an art collection with a historic 17th-century building and seafront terraces.

Exhibitions present modern and contemporary art from Bahia, Brazil and beyond, and the museum hosts cultural events, temporary shows and educational programmes. The building’s terraces and courtyards form part of the visitor experience and overlook the Bay of All Saints.

The museum occupies the Solar do Unhão, a preserved colonial-era complex that was adapted to serve as an arts museum and cultural centre.

Situated on the waterfront in Salvador’s historic area, the museum faces the Bay of All Saints and is accessed from the city’s cultural precinct.

• Waterfront location: Located on a waterfront site with terraces that provide views across the Bay of All Saints, offering a notable vantage point as part of the museum visit.

What to See#

• Solar do Unhão: A 17th-century waterfront complex that houses the museum, with terraces and courtyards facing the Bay of All Saints and serving as the principal architectural setting for galleries and events.

• Visit in late afternoon to catch golden light and sunset over Baía de Todos os Santos - the waterfront setting is one of the museum's strongest assets and is much quieter late in the day than at midday.
• Enter via the Solar do Unhão complex (the museum sits in that historic waterfront compound) so you can easily combine the indoor galleries with the terrace and colonial courtyard views many visitors skip.
• Check the museum's website or on-site noticeboard for rotating exhibitions and guided tours before you go-temporary shows are the highlight and scheduling your visit around an opening or talk gets you more than the permanent collection.