Uberaba is part of the Geopark Uberaba - Terra de Gigantes, a UNESCO Global Geopark project.
The Bauru Basin, where the museum is located, is famous for yielding some of the best-preserved dinosaur fossils in South America.
The museum is housed in a building that originally served as a hotel for the railway that once traversed the region.
Researchers at this site have identified unique species, including the titanosaurid Aeolosaurus maximus.
The museum conducts regular fieldwork to recover new specimens from local sites known as 'jazidas'.
It serves as a hub for both scientific research and the preservation of Brazil's natural history heritage.
The Peirópolis Dinosaur Museum is situated in Uberaba, a region globally recognized as a significant paleontological site in Brazil. It serves as the primary exhibition space for the Complexo Cultural e Científico de Peirópolis (CCCP), which is affiliated with the Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro. The museum focuses on fossils discovered in the Bauru Basin, specifically those from the Upper Cretaceous period. It displays authentic skeletal remains of dinosaurs, crocodylomorphs, and other prehistoric reptiles unearthed in the surrounding rural area. The site integrates active paleontological research with public education, often allowing visitors to view ongoing fossil preparation work. The building itself is historically significant, located in a village that once served as a railway stop.
The life-sized outdoor reconstruction of a dinosaur model near the museum entrance.
Combine your visit with a walk through the surrounding Peirópolis village to see the local architecture and craft shops.
Check the museum's social media or website for information on guided tours led by university students.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes, as the village grounds are primarily unpaved or cobblestone.
Do not attempt to collect 'souvenir' fossils or rocks from the surrounding hills, as the area is protected by federal heritage laws.
Closed on Mondays.
Maintain silence in the exhibition galleries and do not touch the fossil displays.
