Museu das Minas e do Metal, Belo Horizonte

Name: Museu das Minas e do Metal
Address: Praça da Liberdade, S/N, Belo Horizonte, 30140-010, Brazil
Telephone: +55 31 3516-7200

#18 among attractions in Belo Horizonte

Museum, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

The Museum of Mines and Metal is a Brazilian museum located in the city of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais.

It is part of the Liberdade Square Cultural Circuit and was inaugurated on March 22, 2010 with an architectural project by Paulo Mendes da Rocha and museography by Marcello Dantas.

It is set in two segments: the Mining Museum, on the first and second floors; and the Metal Museum, on the second and third floors. In all, there are 18 rooms.

It is installed in a 19th century building listed by IEPHA.

The space has the purpose of highlighting the daily and economic importance of minerals and their cultural and social implications.

Coordinates: 19°55'54"S, 43°56'20"W

Address

Praça da Liberdade, S/NCentro-Sul (Savassi)Belo Horizonte 30140-010 Brazil

Contact

+55 31 3516-7200

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museu das Minas e do Metal open?

Museu das Minas e do Metal is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 12 pm - 6 pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 6 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 10 pm
Friday 12 pm - 6 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 6 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museu das Minas e do Metal?

Nearby attractions include Espaço do Conhecimento UFMG, Belo Horizonte (1 min walk), Memorial Minas Gerais Vale, Belo Horizonte (1 min walk), Museu de Mineralogia, Belo Horizonte (2 min walk), Praça da Liberdade, Belo Horizonte (2 min walk).

How to get to Museu das Minas e do Metal by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museu das Minas e do Metal:

Bus

Conexão Aeroporto (9 min walk)
Intermunicipais (23 min walk)

Metro

Central • Lines: 1 (28 min walk)
Santa Efigênia • Lines: 1 (35 min walk)

Train

Belo Horizonte (28 min walk)