In March 2023, the Museu Marítimo EXEA presented the exhibition "Paraty", by photographer and researcher Leandro Vilar Oliveira. The show offers a fascinating historical summary of this important coastal city in southern Rio de Janeiro state. Covering its origins as a fishing village in the 16th century, the exhibition addresses Paraty's role in the gold and sugarcane cycles, its relationship with piracy, up to the consolidation of its charming historic center in the 19th century, whose characteristics remain preserved and enchant visitors to this day. A unique opportunity to learn about Paraty's rich trajectory through images and historical information.