MM Gerdau - Mines and Metal Museum, Mining and metallurgy museum in Praça da Liberdade, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
MM Gerdau is a mining and metal museum in Praça da Liberdade in Belo Horizonte that displays old machines, tools, and ore samples. The exhibits document how mining was done in Brazil and what role metals played in building the country's industry.
The museum was founded in 2010 and focuses on the mining history of Minas Gerais. It documents the major phases of this industry, from early operations to more modern techniques.
The museum shows how mining shaped the region and what metals mean for daily work and industry. Visitors see which materials come from the earth and how they become the things people use every day.
The museum is located in Circuito Liberdade, a cultural area with several other attractions nearby. It is easy to find and visit when exploring other sights in the area.
The building itself is a 19th-century structure listed by IEPHA, and the museum opened on 22 March 2010 with architecture by Paulo Mendes da Rocha and museography by Marcello Dantas. Its 18 rooms include one where a game estimates how much mineral content each visitor carries.
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