museum · São Miguel do Iguaçu, PR
Museu Histórico Municipal
Opened in 2005, it holds about 200 objects and more than a thousand photographs about the town's settlement. The collection documents how the town was formed and the cultural influences of the border region.
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About Museu Histórico Municipal
The Museu Histórico Municipal of São Miguel do Iguaçu preserves the memory of the town's settlement, in western Paraná, near the border with Paraguay and Lago de Itaipu. It is a small museum run by the town hall, located downtown in a space next to the bus station.
The collection has about 200 objects and more than a thousand photographs. They include objects used by the pioneer families, old printed photos and historical documents that tell how the town was formed and how it absorbed influences from other peoples of the border region.
Besides the objects, the museum digitizes its collection, shows films and digitized photos, and records pioneers' testimonies at gatherings called Roda de Conversa (conversation circle). It also runs activities with students and with Guarani Indigenous and quilombola (descendants of runaway-slave communities) communities, and hosts temporary exhibitions.
The visit is short and easy, good if you are passing through town or want to understand the history of western Paraná before heading to the artificial beaches of Lago de Itaipu.
Before you go
Practical information
How much time to set aside
About 30 to 45 minutes.
Best time
On weekdays, in the morning or afternoon, since the museum keeps business hours; check the hours with the town hall before you go.
How to get there
It is in downtown São Miguel do Iguaçu, next to the bus station, about 50 km from Foz do Iguaçu on the BR-277. If you arrive by bus, you get off practically at the door; from downtown, you can walk.
Tip
If you want to learn the history in more detail, contact the museum in advance and ask about a guided visit, especially for groups and schools.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Museu Histórico Municipal
Is there an entrance fee at the São Miguel do Iguaçu History Museum?
No. Admission is free.
Where is the museum?
Downtown, in a space next to the bus station.
What is in the collection?
About 200 objects and more than a thousand photographs about the town's settlement, plus historical documents and recorded testimonies from pioneers.
How long does the visit take?
Between 30 and 45 minutes.
Is the museum open on weekends?
The museum is open on weekdays, during business hours. Check the hours with the town hall before you go.