The museum is situated inside one of the last remaining primary Araucaria forests in the Curitiba metropolitan area.
It maintains a scientific collection exceeding several thousand preserved biological specimens.
The 'Caminho das Araucárias' walkway is designed specifically to prevent soil compaction and root damage to the native flora.
The forest remnant preserves species of the Araucaria angustifolia tree, which is critically endangered in the wild.
The museum was established to support local environmental monitoring and species cataloging.
The Natural History Museum Capão da Imbuia is a specialized biological research center and public museum located within a preserved 16-hectare Araucaria forest remnant in Curitiba. It serves as a primary repository for the city's natural history, housing significant zoological and botanical collections. The museum's most distinctive feature is the 'Caminho das Araucárias,' an elevated wooden walkway that allows visitors to traverse the forest canopy without disturbing the local ecosystem. The exhibition wing features taxidermy specimens of local fauna, including native birds, mammals, and reptiles endemic to the Paraná region. It functions not only as a tourist destination but as a scientific hub for the Municipal Secretariat of the Environment. The site is a rare example of a native forest integrated directly into an urban environment. Educational displays detail the geological and environmental evolution of the Atlantic Forest biome.
The elevated wooden walkway at the 'Caminho das Araucárias' provides the best vantage point for capturing the height and density of the forest.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes suitable for outdoor trails.
Bring insect repellent, as the forest environment attracts mosquitoes and other insects.
Check the forest path conditions before visiting if there has been recent heavy rainfall.
Do not attempt to walk off-path, as the forest floor contains sensitive vegetation and restricted research areas.
Closed on Mondays for maintenance and research operations.
Stay strictly on the designated trails and walkways to avoid damaging delicate forest flora; do not feed local wildlife.
