marine enthusiasts can also check out the oceanographic museum where collections of flora and fauna from the region are on display amongst oceanographic equipment by the institute of marine studies almirante paulo moreira, including an orca skeleton collected from a beached specimen found on the island of cabo frio.

for the summer, the museum is also maintaining an observation aquarium showcasing live specimens native to the region - while beach and ocean based activities are the beating heart of activities in arraial de cabo, the cultural center manoel carmago has regular exhibitions of local artists where visitors can get a glimpse of talented young artists.

manoel carmago was an artist of the region known for his extremely detailed miniature sculptures of ambarcações, some of which the museum still prominently displays - there is also an audiovisual library amongst other resources for people interested in arraial de cabo as a historical or archaeological site.