Museu da Família Colonial

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Museu da Família Colonial, Historical museum in Blumenau, Brazil

The Colonial Family Museum occupies two 19th-century buildings constructed in 1858 and 1864, representing the earliest remaining structures in Blumenau.

Victor Gaertner, nephew of Dr. Blumenau who founded the city, resided in the 1864 house before it transformed into a museum in 1967.

The museum presents 6,200 everyday objects from German immigrant families, offering insights into the early settlement period of Blumenau region.

The museum complex spans 15,000 square meters and opens Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 16:00, including public holidays.

The property includes the Edith Gaertner Botanical Garden and a cat cemetery, where the last resident buried her feline companions with formal ceremonies.

Location: Blumenau

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday,Holidays 10:00-16:00

GPS coordinates: -26.92238,-49.05764

Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:34

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