Country
Brazil
City / Region
Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, South, Brazil, South America
Museum Characteristics
Located in the historic Santa Bárbara Fort. Aims to disseminate maritime mentality and develop cultural activities about Naval Power. Features a museum, library, and auditorium.
Collection Type
Valuable collection related to the history of the Brazilian Navy and Brazil. Includes original pieces from D. João VI, D. Pedro I, D. Pedro II, and a replica of Napoleon Bonaparte's death mask.
Collection Size
1,800 pieces on display (information from 2000).
Main Exhibitions
Permanent exhibition on the history of the Brazilian Navy; Temporary exhibitions.
Observations
Visitation: Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Free admission. Guided tours for groups (>10 people) by appointment. Contact: ccmsc.marinha@gmail.com, (48) 3225-3896.
Source(s)
MARINHA DO BRASIL. Capitania dos Portos de Santa Catarina. Centro Cultural da Marinha em Santa Catarina (CCMSC). Florianópolis, SC. Disponível em: https://www.marinha.mil.br/cpsc/ccmsc. Acesso em: 28 maio 2025..MARINHA DO BRASIL. Museus Navais. Disponível em: https://www.marinha.mil.br/museus-navais. Acesso em: 28 maio 2025..