Mato Grosso Historical Museum

The Mato Grosso Historical Museum occupies the State Treasury Building and displays the region's development through artifacts and photographs. The collections document various aspects of local life and provide insight into the material history of the area.

The museum preserves important records of Mato Grosso from colonial times to the modern era. Documents and objects in the exhibits show how the region transformed from a gold mining center to a regional economic hub.

The exhibits display indigenous traditions and local customs that have shaped daily life in Mato Grosso over time. Visitors can observe how regional practices and social changes have defined the identity of the population living here.

The museum is located in central Cuiabá and is easy to reach on foot. Visitors should allow time to explore the exhibits thoroughly, as the rooms cover different subject areas.

The collection includes rare photographs showing how Cuiabá evolved from a small gold-panning settlement into a modern regional capital. These visual documents offer a direct impression of the city's rapid transformation across generations.

Location: Cuiabá

Address: Rua Antônio Maria, 151, Cuiabá, 78005440, MT

Email: patrimonio@cultura.mt.gov.br

Website: http://cultura.mt.gov.br/-/2675737-museu-historico

GPS coordinates: -15.59838,-56.09614

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:24