Cabangu Museum, Aviation museum in Santos Dumont, Brazil.
The Cabangu Museum contains personal objects, photographs, and an extensive collection documenting the achievements of Brazilian aviation pioneers and developments.
Established in 1973, the museum occupies the birthplace of Alberto Santos Dumont and preserves numerous artifacts from the early days of flight.
The museum houses the ashes of Anésia Pinheiro Machado, the first female pilot in Brazil, marking the contribution of women to aviation.
Located 16 kilometers from Santos Dumont city center, the museum requires advance planning for visits due to its current operational status.
The name Cabangu derives from Tupi-Guarani words meaning dark woods, referencing the beginning of the Mantiqueira mountain region.
Location: Santos Dumont, Minas Gerais
Inception: 1973
GPS coordinates: -21.42507,-43.67451
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:46
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