Museu da Brigada Militar, Museu da Policia Militar do Rio Grande do Sul
The Museu da Brigada Militar is a museum in Porto Alegre dedicated to documenting the history of the military police. It displays old uniforms, medals, weapons, and vehicles that show how equipment changed over many decades.
The original building dates to 1910 and was initially a training site for the military police. The museum was established in 1985 and opened to the public in 1987.
The museum displays how the military police evolved and shaped the city's history. Visitors can observe the changes in uniforms and equipment across different periods, reflecting the brigade's role in the region.
The museum is open on weekdays, with shorter hours on Fridays than other days. Plan your visit for weekdays, as the museum is closed on weekends and holidays.
The museum houses a complete collection of Revista do Globo with over 1000 issues from 1929 to 1967. This rare collection provides insights into local history through magazines that are difficult to find elsewhere.
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