Museu Aleijadinho, Sacred art museum in the Antonio Dias district, Ouro Preto, Brazil
Museu Aleijadinho is an art museum housed within the Nossa Senhora da Conceicao church building, displaying religious sculptures, crucifixes, and sacred objects. The space merges the collection with the worship environment itself, creating an experience where artwork and architecture coexist together.
The museum was founded in 1968 by parish priest Francisco Barroso Filho to preserve religious artworks and documents from the Nossa Senhora da Conceicao Parish. Its creation represented an effort to safeguard the region's artistic heritage during Ouro Preto's period of modern change.
The collection showcases works by Antonio Francisco Lisboa, an 18th-century artist whose creations shaped the religious art of the colonial period. The pieces reflect the craftsmanship tradition that took root and flourished throughout Ouro Preto over centuries.
A single ticket provides access to the museum and three connected churches: Nossa Senhora da Conceicao Sanctuary, Sao Francisco de Assis, and Nossa Senhora das Merces. The location in the Antonio Dias district makes it convenient to visit several places as part of one journey through the area.
The collection holds original works by Antonio Francisco Lisboa, an 18th-century sculptor who created significant artworks despite physical limitations affecting his hands. His story and creations make the museum a special place where creativity and determination become visible to visitors.
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