10 Specialty Museums in Belo Horizonte That You Shouldn't Miss

Defined as an EXPERIENCE MUSEUM, Memorial Minas Gerais Vale brings the soul and traditions of Minas Gerais in an original and interactive way. Actual and virtual scenarios mix up to create experiences and sensations that take visitors from the 18th century to the 21st century. Far from giving visibility only to the historical record, the Memorial puts present and past in direct contact, thus promoting other forms of bringing visitors closer to issues present throughout our times. Opened in 2010, the building where Memorial Vale is located formally headquartered the Minas Gerais Treasury Department. The historical building dates back to 1897 and is the place where Belo Horizonte's foundation stone was set. The construction is listed by the Historical and Artistic Heritage Institute of Minas Gerais - IEPHA/MG. The Memorial was created and is maintained by Vale through its Foundation, and is part of the Praca da Liberdade Cultural Circuit. Visitation is open to everyone, free of charge Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with doors open until 6 p.m. Thursday: from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., with doors open until 10 p.m. Sunday: from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with doors open until 4 p.m.

The MM Gerdau - Museu das Minas e do Metal , part of the "Liberty Square Cultural Circuit", was designed to highlight the remarkable relations between the history and the cultural expressions of the State of Minas Gerais, with the wealth of its mines and natural resources, and even to celebrate the identity of the State and its people. The Museum presents a process that translates the formation and the development of a region, revealing two of the main economic activity of Minas Gerais: mining and metallurgy.

In the city center of Belo Horizonte, in the old Central Station, you will find one of the most importants Brazilian museums: the Arts and Labor Museum. The exhibition rooms are located in two beautiful restored historical buildings and present a collection of more than 2,500 pieces dedicated to the world of labor in the country, especially for pre-industrial period. The train and metro platforms that go through the museum buildings are still active and that integrates the new institution to the daily life of the city. OPENING HOURS Tuesday: From 9 a.m to 9 p.m Wednesday to Sunday: From 9 a.m to 5 p.m

On Sundays, the public can learn about the history of Minas Gerais told from its political life. The central building of the architectural ensemble of the Liberty Square, the Palace was built in eclectic style with neoclassical influences. Opened in 1897, the building served as home to several governors.