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Museu Histórico Farroupilha and its collection

The Farroupilha Historical Museum, located in the city of Piratini in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, was established on February 11, 1953, during the tenure of Ernesto Dornelles. This museum is a significant cultural institution that provides insights into the rich history of the region.

Why Piratini was chosen for the Museum

Piratini was chosen as the location for the Farroupilha Historical Museum due to its significant architectural heritage. The city is home to the largest architectural complex listed by the Historical Heritage at both the state and national level, making it a fascinating destination for those interested in architecture and history.

Collection at the Farroupilha Historical Museum

The Farroupilha Historical Museum houses a diverse collection of artifacts from different periods and themes. These include personal items of Bento Gonçalves and his family, paintings depicting the War of the Farrapos, 19th-century furniture, coins from the colonial period to the present, everyday objects, and the urn that elected Bento Gonçalves as president. The collection also includes uniforms of the National Guard, farroupilha scarves, white weapons, clothing, and sacred images.

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Museu Histórico Farroupilha
R. Cel. Manuel Pedroso, 77
96490-000 Piratini

Visitor information Museu Histórico Farroupilha

Opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 11:30
13:30 – 17:00
Tuesday
9:00 – 11:30
13:30 – 17:00
Wednesday
9:00 – 11:30
13:30 – 17:00
Thursday
9:00 – 11:30
13:30 – 17:00
Friday
9:00 – 11:30
13:30 – 17:00
Saturday
14:30 – 17:00
Sunday
14:30 – 17:00

Holidays 14:30-17:00

Admission

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Facilities

Wheelchair accessible

Location & Map

R. Cel. Manuel Pedroso, 77, Piratini

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Exhibitions

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