Nature & natural history museums in Belo Horizonte

The Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais is a significant institution in Brazil that is dedicated to the preservation of the country's natural, historical, and cultural heritage. This is achieved through a variety of exhibitions, educational programs, and research initiatives. The museum's collections include current Brazilian fauna of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians, primarily species from the cerrado.

The park spans an impressive area of 1 million and 750 thousand square meters, with 600 thousand square meters dedicated to the preservation of cerrado, a type of savanna ecosystem. Since 1959, the park has been home to the city's zoo, making it a significant part of Belo Horizonte's natural heritage.