José Antônio Pereira Museum

The José Antônio Pereira Museum is housed in a former farmhouse from 1880 with traditional wooden structures and rammed earth walls typical of early Campo Grande architecture. The building displays authentic construction methods of that period and holds collections of tools, documents, and regional photographs.

José Antônio Pereira arrived in the Vacaria region in 1872 from Minas Gerais and established a settlement that would eventually grow into the city of Campo Grande. The farm buildings were constructed in 1880 and represent a turning point in the region's development.

The museum reveals how the Pereira family shaped the city across generations and influenced early settlement patterns. Visitors can see household items and local craft traditions that show how people lived and worked in those times.

The museum sits on Avenida Guaicurus and is open from Tuesday through Sunday, with morning visits being more comfortable when fewer people are around. The grounds are easy to walk through and information signs guide you through the different exhibition areas.

A granite monument at the entrance portrays the Pereira family and was created by artist José Carlos da Silva in 1980. The sculpture marks a century of history between the construction of the farm and the time when this memorial was installed.