Museu da Inconfidência, Historical museum in Tiradentes Square, Ouro Preto, Brazil.
The Museu da Inconfidência occupies a former prison building constructed between 1785 and 1855, featuring monumental late Baroque colonial architecture.
Established in 1938, the museum preserves the memory of the Inconfidência Mineira rebellion movement that sought Brazilian independence from Portuguese rule.
The museum contains a pantheon housing the remains of independence fighters, along with exhibits showcasing colonial artifacts, documents, and period artworks.
The museum provides digital access to its collection through an online platform developed in partnership with Projeto Tainacan and Instituto Brasileiro de Museus.
The museum displays the sculpture 'Pastor de Presépio' by Aleijadinho and paintings such as 'Morte do Justo' in the Sala Associações Leigas.
Location: Ouro Preto
Inception: 1938
Operator: Instituto Brasileiro de Museus - Ibram
Address: Praça Tiradentes 139, Centro, 35400-000, Ouro Preto, MG 35400-000
Email: mdinc@museus.gov.br
Website: https://museucasabenjaminconstant.acervos.museus.gov.br/acervo
GPS coordinates: -20.38615,-43.50372
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:39
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