Museu Arqueológico da Lapinha, Archaeological museum in Lagoa Santa, Brazil.
The Museu Arqueológico da Lapinha exhibits over 2,600 items including animal bones, fossils, human skulls, and ancient pottery from local civilizations.
Founded in 1972 by Hungarian archaeologist Mihály Bányai, the museum preserves artifacts from archaeological sites dating back more than 10,000 years.
The collection features indigenous ceramics, colonial pottery from old farms, and prehistoric tools that demonstrate the evolution of early human settlements.
Located near Gruta da Lapinha cave entrance, the museum welcomes 10,000 visitors annually and maintains a modest entrance fee of 3 Brazilian reais.
The museum houses four human skeletons discovered in 1987 at Lapa do Acácio, including complete remains of an adult male from ancient Lagoa Santa.
Location: Lagoa Santa
Inception: 1972
GPS coordinates: -19.56123,-43.95999
Latest update: March 6, 2025 19:42
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