Abílio Barreto History Museum

The Abílio Barreto History Museum is a city history museum housed in a traditional building in Belo Horizonte. Its exhibition spaces contain photographs, objects, and documents that document different periods of the city's growth and transformation.

The institution began in 1943 from a private collection started in 1935 to preserve the city's history and documentation. In later decades, it expanded its focus to include multiple viewpoints on how the city developed and changed over time.

The museum tells stories of how the city grew through the eyes of people who lived there, showing objects and documents that reveal local life and traditions. These collections help visitors understand how ordinary people shaped Belo Horizonte as it became a modern city.

The museum is located in central Belo Horizonte and opens Tuesday through Sunday, with extended evening hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Plan your visit to have time to walk through the main exhibition areas at a comfortable pace.

The museum focuses on how people and their choices shaped the city, featuring personal objects and stories from different social backgrounds. This focus on human perspective sets it apart from typical history presentations.