It’s a museum, not a memorial. The historic and beautiful neo-classical 1897 building is where Belo Horizonte’s foundation stone was set. The Vale is a major mining company with its roots in this city. In this museum, it pays tribute to those roots in two ways. First, it promotes dialogues with the artist community, and second, it strives to narrate the cultural and historical significance of miners in the region.

There’s no particular order to touring the three floors of the museum. 

• First Floor: Thematic multimedia exhibitslife and work of artists symbols of Minas Gerais.
• Second Floor: History of the building; lives of miners past; life in a mining town
• Third Floor: Folklore, shows, cinema, performances and exhibitions – all with the aim of connecting the history of Minas Gerais to the history of mining.

• There is paid parking on the streets.
• No filming.
• Flash photography not allowed.
• No high heels, yelling or running.
• No outside food.

• Buses 105, 8108, 9103 stop Rua Da Bahia em frente ao numero 1900
• Buses 2101, 2013, 2014, 4032, 4034, 4106, 4111, 5031, 5101, 8001A, 8016, 8017, 9106 stop Pca Da Liberdade em frente ao numero 150

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