mundo à vapor

vvdantas

There is actually a steam train falling from the window! The story is that the steam train is a replica from the one that caused an accident in London in 1800's. The train in London didn't stop and crossed the window. Only one person died at the time. A old lady had a heart attack.The place is full of machinery small and mini working only with steam. Instructor are available to explain how things work and answer questions. However, please note that Gramado and Canela, both cities are very famous for the internal tourism and nothing there are really for foreign. What I mean is that everything is really around the people that leave in Brazil and travel to that region. So, there is no signs in EN or people speaking En, you can find but it is not a primarily concern. So, if you don't speak Portuguese be prepare to use your EN/PT dictionary a fair amount of time. Mundo a vapor (Steam World) is a must to go!

deanh618

This museum is unique. Basically a collection of miniature steam-powered machines that do everything from generate electricity to break rocks and make paper. Unbelievably clever and extremely well laid out. So what is my beef? There was not a single nod to the international crowd. All the signage is in Portuguese, as was all the narration. My Portuguese is good enough to get by in one-on-one simple conversations, but I found it very difficult to get more than the broadest sense of what each demonstrator was talking about.The solution is easy: English is the international language, and if they would just add some English signage, then the problem would be solved. In general I loved the fact that Gramado/Canela does NOT cater to the foreign tourists, but in the case of the "World of Vapor" a small nod to us estrangeiros would have been greatly appreciated!

717brunot

It's beautiful to see the miniatures of mills, power plants, machines and factories. They all work just like the real big ones, using vapor, water and other natural resources. Also interesting the history of the Urbani family and Porto Alegre - Gramado railroad.

ArthurS250

There is a lot of miniatures there and the staff explain what they represent! Nothing special. Go if you have extra time.

GuilhermeF305

Interesting attraction that worth a visit. It is interesting the way they constructed it. In addition, there is a coffee shop and a store in its interior

pabraganca

The place is not that interesting and the food court, if you need to make at least a fast meal is a shame. Very bad experience, dont intent to come back and dont recomend

denisequimica

This is a wonderful place for learning more about vapor moving machines. There is a miniaturized cellulose fabric, it is wonderful to see.

kingflip

There are several dioramas displaying different miniature steam-powered machines, replicas of the ancient industrial machines from late 19th to early 20th century.They all work and are amazingly crafted.There is a paper-making machine that actually produces paper, and you can get a sample of it as a souvenir. Simple yet amazing.There are rural machines, a steamroller, a wood processing plant, and lots of other steam-powered applications.Older kids (like me) love it!There is a souvenir shop and a place to take a photo dressed-up like the old times.

Carvalv

They show mini replicas of steam and other engines, and explain how they work - quite interesting for children and people curious about how things work. They also make old-fashioned pictures of you (a bit expensive, though)

brigitte235

The idea is intersting. This entertainment features miniatures of different plants and engines used in the past. HOWEVER, explanations are given through a microphone (even though the visitors where just a couple and standing right in front of the miniature) and it was all rehearsed. It was basically an explanation of one minute (bad sound as well) and they then rushed you to the other miniature. The whole visit does not take more than 5 minutes. If there were competent people whom you could ask about the details and the functioning (not rehearsed stuff) it could be an interesting visit. The way it is at the moment it is a waste of time and money. Entrance fee is 14 reais!

clsaopaulo

(don´t forget to say when you are more than 60 years old, it is half of the adult fee for most of the attractions in Canela and Gramado); this place is plenty of working models that show many applications of the steam gas.

456andresam

Fui com minha família, inclusive com filha de um ano. O lugar é rico de informação sobre máquinas à vapor, as explicações são rápidas e simples. Tempo de visitação 1 hora.

viajera505

Muy bien presentado el desarrollo y la utilización de los motores a vapor en la historia. Se dificulta a las personas entender la explicación en portugués si no lo conoces pero mirando las representaciones se comprende el mensaje. Ideal todas las edades.

JoseGeraldo

Impressionante a qualidade das miniaturas das maquinas à vapor. Todos sabemos dos trens a vapor, mas no Museu existe maquinas desse tipo para varadas finalidades e são explicados em detalhes seu funcionamento. Não deixe de ver!!

Elthon

O Mundo à Vapor é um museu que explica para os visitantes como as coisas funcionavam com as máquinas à vapor. É um passeio muito bom de fazer, mesmo com criança. Dá pra aprender muita coisa legal. E você ainda ganha uma lembrança feita ali na hora! O preço é muito acessível e a visita é indispensável.