Museo del Acero, horno3

Red-hot science and technology!

The Icon

On May 5, 1900, Compañía Fundidora de Fierro y Acero de Monterrey was founded.

After operating for 86 years, it was suddenly shut down on May 9, 1986.

One of the most important buildings, due to its history and the technological development it represented, is Horno Alto No. 3 (Blast Furnace #3), which was namedIndustrial Archaeological Site during 2001.

Development is based on Education

Productive development is based on Scientific and Technological Education

Museo del Acero, horno³ is a not-for-profit science and technology center. Unique in the world and located in the restored structure of the first steel plant in Latin America: “Compañía Fundidora de Fierro y Acero de Monterrey”, whose production activities ended in 1986.

horno³ provides multiple interactive areas that enforce scientific and technological education, commemorating the history of steel and its industrial development, hence recreating the siderurgical process.

Come and check out this amazing Center, where recreation and exploration make you live: A red-hot experience!

Museo del Acero, horno3

• Promote in children and youth the interest for science and technology.

• Communicate our industrial history and its economic, social and cultural impact.

• Demonstrate the science and technology involved in steel production.

• Bring the visitors closer to scientific research.

•Encourage family-oriented activities.

Objective

The History Gallery commemorates the history of the steel industry and honors the workers that made part of it.

44 exhibitions generate enthusiasm and make people travel back in time:

Birth of a Steel Nation

Revolution to Recovery

Industrial Renaissance

Golden Era of Expansion

Facing New Challenges

History Gallery Layout

H i s t o r y G a l l e r y

99 interactive exhibitions

Scientific spot for demonstrations

ArcelorMittal Steel Gallery Layout

S t e e l G a l l e r y

Watch the “sleeping giant” come roaring back to life.

Watch melted iron spill from the furnace in this special-effects experience.

The Blast Furnace Show

Elevator

The original elevator that transported materials to the top of the furnace.

Now it´s a panoramic ride taking you up to 40 meters to the “catwalk” adventure.

Journey to the Top of the Furnace

Walk on the top of the furnace “cat walk” adventure.

Discover the amazing industrial structures.

Admire unique views of Monterrey.

Spaces available for rent:

Furnace Show: Seating for 620.Steel Gallery: Demo stage with seating for 45 people.Dust collector: Demo stage with seating for 49 people.Educational Workshops (classrooms): Capacity for 45 and 35 people.

Additional Services

Other Exhibition Areas:Patio area 1500 sq metersStoves area: 200 sq meters

Additional Services:

In addition, the facility includes a number of auxiliary spaces: ticketing center, “El Lingote” Restaurant, gift shop, outdoor demo theater and a temporary exhibit space.

Museo del Acero, horno3

Av. Fundidora y Adolfo Prieto S/NInt. Parque Fundidora

Monterrey, Nuevo Leon 64010MEXICO

+52 (81) 8126.1100, ext. 2220info@horno3.org