Museum of Caxias do Sul City

The Museum of Caxias do Sul City houses over 12,000 artifacts documenting indigenous occupation, colonization, immigration, and economic development of the region through permanent and temporary exhibitions.

Founded in 1947 through Municipal Decree No. 2 by Mayor Demétrio Niederauer, the museum originally operated in a mansion facing Dante Alighieri Square before relocating to its current 1884 building.

The museum preserves Italian immigration heritage through exhibitions featuring archaeological items, traditional crafts, religious art, and objects demonstrating the cultural evolution of Caxias do Sul's immigrant communities.

Located at Rua Visconde de Pelotas, 586 in downtown Caxias do Sul, the museum offers guided tours, educational workshops, and accessibility features for visitors with disabilities.

The museum operates in a historic 1884 building that previously served as prison, school, police station, and municipal headquarters before becoming a DIPPAHC Good Class heritage site.

Location: Rio Grande do Sul

Location: Caxias do Sul

Email: museumunicipal@caxias.rs.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -29.16646,-51.18114

Latest update: July 24, 2025 10:58