Museums · Joinville, SC
Museu Nacional de Imigração e Colonização
Immigration collection and colonial formation within a historic complex in Joinville.
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About Museu Nacional de Imigração e Colonização
The Museu Nacional de Imigração e Colonização was founded in 1957 and preserves objects related to the colony’s formation and the lives of immigrants in Joinville. Its historic complex allows visitors to relate domestic items, tools and records of colonization to the built space that houses the institution. The visit presents a period of territorial transformation and the organization of communities.
Follow the exhibitions by looking for the context of each object, without reducing the entire local history to a single European origin. Movement through the site depends on the open areas of the complex and conservation work. For groups, request the possibility of mediation and confirm arrangements before arrival. Even when the surroundings are accessible, entry to the galleries and annexes follows the museum’s specific conditions.
Before you go
Practical information
How much time to set aside
Set aside time for the historic complex and the exhibition rooms.
Best time
On days when the collection is open to visitors, with a guided visit if arranged.
How to get there
The museum is located in downtown Joinville; follow the institution’s address for the entrance.
Tip
Read the contexts of use for domestic objects and tools.
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Frequently asked questions about Museu Nacional de Imigração e Colonização
Which period of history is presented at the Museu de Imigração?
The collection contains references to immigration and Joinville's colonial formation, through objects and records of that process.