Former Gold Assaying Office and Royal Foundry
Former Gold Assaying Office and Royal Foundry, Colonial museum in Sabará, Brazil
The Gold Museum occupies a former assaying office building where tools, scales, and metalworking equipment from the Brazilian gold mining era are displayed.
Established in 1946, this building served as a Royal Foundry during the 18th century when Brazil ranked as the world's primary gold producer.
The museum collection contains over 300 pieces, including original instruments from gold extraction processes and metal production techniques used in colonial Brazil.
Located in the Historic Centre of Sabará, the museum provides guided tours and educational programs about gold mining history through artifacts and documents.
The facility maintains original gold testing equipment and features architectural elements that reflect Portuguese colonial influence in Brazilian mining operations.
Location: Sabará
Inception: May 16, 1946
Phone: +553136711848
Email: mdo@museus.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -19.88897,-43.80709
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:16
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