Museu Herculano Pires, museum in São Paulo, São Paulo
The Museu Herculano Pires is a museum in São Paulo that displays a collection of historical objects such as coins, medals, banknotes, and decorations. The exhibition is divided into 32 sections, each containing about 150 pieces arranged chronologically and labeled with images of leaders, coats of arms, and flags from different periods.
The collection was started by Herculano Pires, a key figure in preserving Brazil's memory and history. The museum documents developments from the age of discovery to today, showing how money, orders, and symbolic objects changed over the centuries.
The museum holds objects that reflect Brazil's diverse population and their stories, including groups often overlooked in official accounts. These items show how different people and cultures shaped the nation, allowing visitors to see a more complete picture of Brazilian identity.
The museum is located near the Brigadeiro subway station at Avenida Paulista 149 in the city center and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Guided tours are available on weekdays, and the surrounding area has cafes and restaurants, making it easy to spend more time exploring the neighborhood.
A main attraction is a round table displaying 256 coins from the 19th century that can be viewed with special magnifying lenses, revealing details at up to 40 times magnification. Visitors can closely explore Dobrões, old gold coins, and rare pieces like medals from Dom Pedro's coronation.
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