Museu de Artes e Ofícios, Arts and Crafts Museum in central Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
The museum occupies two restored railway station buildings, displaying over 2,500 original artifacts from traditional Brazilian trades and professions.
Established in 2005, this institution preserves tools, machinery, and equipment that document pre-industrial work practices in Brazil from the 18th to early 20th centuries.
The collection includes specialized sections dedicated to mining, jewelry making, food processing, weaving, energy production, and leather crafting traditions of Minas Gerais.
Visitors can access the museum free of charge Thursday through Friday from 11:00 to 16:00 and Saturday from 9:00 to 17:00 with tickets obtained through Sympla website.
The museum integrates active railway platforms with exhibition galleries, creating a connection between historical artifacts and modern transportation infrastructure.
Location: Belo Horizonte
Inception: 2005
GPS coordinates: -19.91692,-43.93350
Latest update: May 11, 2025 14:31
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