The National Historical Museum offers and area of 7.353 square meters of permanent and temporary exhibitions, and promotes, regularly several events such as courses, seminars, exhibiting videos and special activities for minors, including the less favored ones.

Revitalized in 1987, the permanent circuit of exhibitions is divided in two thematic modules, dealing with the economic and social aspects of the history of Brazil. The Museum tries to establish a dialogue with the public, demonstrating with its exhibitions, the symbolic force of its collection.