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Mam Museu de Arte Moderna

| Cidade Baixa, Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil
071/3329-0660
Ranked #10 of 91 attractions in Salvador
4.5 of 5 stars 31 Reviews
Type: Educational Sites, Art Museums, Historic Sites
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Sao Paulo, SP
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012
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Museum is nice but what´s really worth the visit is the little square just outside the museum called Solar do Unhão. That´s the most beautiful sunset I´ve ever seen in Brazil. You can go there everyday (its not attached to museum hours) but on Saturdays there's a jam session during the sunset for R$ 5. Place gets full, but its... More

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Salvador, BA
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

The jam sessions takes place every saturdays from 6pm till 10pm. Very nice place to be when visiting Salvador. More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012

We didn't visit the museum itself while we were in Salvador, but we did attend the Jazz Jam there on Saturday night. An amazing scene...stunning view, incredible music, and a seriously fun evening! Well worth the cover charge. More

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Worcester, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2012

Very disappointed in the content just one room and the chapel open. Maybe a hangover from nothing much planned for carnival. Make sure you take the right pedestrian route into the museum. Were warned off walking up the hill (Correador Vittoria) away from the museum by a friendly building site worker and we were glad to miss the 'locals' at... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2012

Great view, very nice environment, great art exhibitions. More

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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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72 reviews 72 reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012

The place itself is great. Wonderful views, spetacular sunset point. But the modern art session will always depends on the exhibit. Try to be there in a saturday afternoon, so you'll be able to enjoy the "Jam no mam" -- a small jazz show in the parking area -- after the sunset (usually starts at 6pm). Cost for the show... More

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Paris
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2012
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Wonderful location, amazing building, good museum, and unique sunset!!! On Saturday nights during all summertime, jam sessions!!! More secure going by taxi!!! More

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london
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 19, 2011

Some of the art was not to my taste (the chocolate fondue art?) but overall a really nice visit. Buildings that house the art have been done up really tastefully and loved the sculptures outside in the grounds. Great view of the sea. Lots of things for children to do when I was there on a Sunday. Its also free! More

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Houston, Texas
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Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 1, 2011

Depends on the exhibit in place when you visit. Loved the one we saw! More

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Bern, Switzerland
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 4, 2011
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The museum is spectacular, in an old sugar mill and there is a sculpture garden. They have Jazz shows every Saturday at sunset. They are open until 8pm. More

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