Community museum · Araioses, MA
Museu-Oficina da Ilha das Canárias
Community-administered museum in the settlement of Canárias, in Araioses. It preserves and presents the island's cultural and natural heritage, within the Reserva Extrativista Marinha do Delta do Rio Parnaíba.
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About Museu-Oficina da Ilha das Canárias
The Museu-Oficina da Ilha das Canárias, known by the acronym MOC, operates in the settlement of Canárias, in Araioses. The institution is community-administered and is dedicated to the cultural and natural heritage of this territory of the Delta do Rio Parnaíba. The visit allows you to learn about the island’s memory through a space created by the residents themselves, adding context to a tour of the region. The building is located in the Canárias community, within the Reserva Extrativista Marinha do Delta do Rio Parnaíba. Before traveling, confirm the museum's operation and arrange the boat transfer to the island. Coordinate your return and inform them that you plan to visit the space so the stop can be included in the route. During the visit, ask the staff about the stories on display and the guidelines for photographing the collection. Allow time to listen to the local explanation.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About one hour to visit the space, plus boat transfer time.
Best time
Arrange the visit with the museum staff and confirm the conditions of the boat/river transfer before traveling.
How to get there
The museum is located in the settlement of Canárias, on Ilha das Canárias, municipality of Araioses. Arrange boat transport with a local provider and agree on the return trip.
Tip
Tell the boat operator that you intend to stop at the museum. Ask the staff about the local stories and the rules for photographing.
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Frequently asked questions about Museu-Oficina da Ilha das Canárias
In which municipality is the museum located?
In the settlement of Canárias, on Ilha das Canárias, municipality of Araioses, in Maranhão.
What is the museum's purpose?
To preserve and promote the island's cultural and natural heritage through a community-administered institution.
How to organize the visit?
Confirm the museum's operation with the museum and arrange round-trip boat transport with a local provider.