Minas Gerais Archives and Libraries: Difference between revisions

:For some reason, "Arquivo Público Mineiro" is translated by Google as "Related Searches" even though miniero means miner.

:The MHAB collects and preserves items that contribute to the understanding of the socio-historical aspects of the city. It displays paintings, sculptures, buildings fragments, clothes, household items, work equipments, documents, maps, pictures, books and so on. Close to the house, a tram and a steam locomotive complete the symbolism of the museum.

:The house set up on the top of Morro do Cruzeiro would have been a meeting point for those who sought independence from Minas Gerais and Brazil. Today, the 18th century building houses the Casa dos Inconfidente Museum, in honor of those who fought for independence. The museum's collection is not large. In the rooms, which reproduce what would be a house of the time, there are objects, furniture and informative panels that tell a little of the history of the characters that were part of this story.   

:This historical museum is housed in Ouro Preto's old municipal headquarters and jail, an attractive building built between 1784 and 1854 on the southern side of Praça Tiradentes. It contains the tomb of Tiradentes, documents of the Inconfidência Mineira, torture instruments and important works by Manuel da Costa Ataíde and Aleijadinho.  

:The Mariano Procópio Museum in Juiz de Fora celebrates this February the 80th anniversary of the nationwide overturning of much of the eclectic collection. There are more than 50,000 items, such as weapons, documents, statues, photographs, books, clothing, furniture, minerals, among others.

:Praça da Liberdade's standout cultural attraction, this supremely cool contemporary museum chronicles Minas culture from the 17th to 21st centuries via three floors of cutting-edge interactive galleries and audiovisual installations.