Memory of immigration · Timbó, SC
Museu do Imigrante
The Museu do Imigrante occupies the former Benz family house in central Timbó.
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 do Imigrante
The Museu do Imigrante occupies the former Benz family house in central Timbó. The collection features furniture, clothing and domestic utensils linked to the colonizers. The objects help imagine ways of cooking, storing belongings and organizing the home, bringing local memory closer to the daily life of families. The building is part of the Complexo Turístico Jardim do Imigrante and contributes to the interpretation of the city's historic core.
Start with the house's architecture and then look at the displayed items. Look for the differences between work tools and domestic-use objects, following the organization of the collection. Confirm the museum's opening before you leave and consult staff about access to the rooms; do not touch the items to test their functioning.
Before you go
Practical information
How much time to set aside
Include studying the domestic objects and observing the Benz house in the duration of the visit.
Best time
A visit when the museum is open allows observation of both the house and the domestic collection.
How to get there
Locate the Benz house in the Complexo Turístico Jardim do Imigrante, in central Timbó.
Tip
A visit when the museum is open allows observation of both the house and the domestic collection.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Museu do Imigrante
Does the Museu do Imigrante display only photographs?
The collection of the casa Benz includes furniture, clothing and utensils, as well as references to the lives of immigrants.
How to organize a visit to Museu do Imigrante?
Start with the architecture of the house and then observe the displayed items. Look for differences between work tools and domestic-use objects, following the collection's organization. Confirm the museum's opening hours before you go and check with staff about access to the rooms; do not touch the items to test their operation.