Historical museum · Serro, MG
Museu Regional Casa dos Ottoni
Museum housed in an 18th-century manor linked to the Ottoni family, in the bairro da Praia. The collection brings together sacred art, including imagens de roca used in processions, and allows visitors to learn about the domestic architecture of Serro.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Museu Regional Casa dos Ottoni
The Museu Regional Casa dos Ottoni occupies an 18th-century residence in the bairro da Praia, in Serro. The property is linked to the Ottoni family and preserves the relationship between the houses and the sloping terrain typical of the town. Established in 1949, the museum mainly gathers Catholic art, including peças de roca that took part in the Procissão de Cinzas and images coming from the former church of Nossa Senhora da Purificação. The visit allows you to see these works in the setting of a historic house rather than a temple. It’s worth walking slowly through the rooms, paying attention to the wood details, the openings, and the labels presenting the collection. The garden offers another perspective of the manor and the surrounding town. Check with staff about accessible areas and the possibility of guided orientation for groups.
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Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From 45 minutes to one and a half hours.
Best time
During the museum's visiting hours. Confirm opening before you go, especially for groups.
How to get there
The address is Praça Cristiano Ottoni, 72, in the bairro da Praia, in Serro. Plan your route through the town's streets considering the changes in elevation.
Tip
See how the imagens de roca were prepared for processions. Ask the staff about available interpretive resources.
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Frequently asked questions about Museu Regional Casa dos Ottoni
What is the main collection?
Sacred art, with Catholic images and peças de roca linked to Serro's former processions.
Is the building also part of the visit?
Yes. The 18th-century manor and its relationship with the garden and the site’s slope are part of the experience.
Where is the museum?
At Praça Cristiano Ottoni, 72, in the bairro da Praia, in Serro.