Museo del Acero, horno3

Slide 1: Museo del Acero, horno3 Red-hot science and technology!

Slide 3: 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 named Industrial Archaeological Site during 2001.

Slide 4: Museo del Acero, horno3 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!

Slide 5: Objective • 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.

Slide 6: History Gallery Layout 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

Slide 7: Hi s t o r y Ga l l e r y

Slide 8: ArcelorMittal Steel Gallery Layout 99 interactive exhibitions Scientific spot for demonstrations

Slide 9: Steel Ga l l e r y

Slide 10: The Blast Furnace Show Watch the “sleeping giant” come roaring back to life. Watch melted iron spill from the furnace in this special-effects experience.

Slide 11: 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.

Slide 12: 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.

Slide 13: Additional Services Other Exhibition Areas: Spaces available for rent: Patio area 1500 sq meters Stoves area: 200 sq meters Furnace Show: Seating for 620. Steel Gallery: Demo stage with seating for 45 people. Additional Services: Dust collector: Demo stage with seating for 49 people. Educational Workshops (classrooms): Capacity for 45 and 35 people. 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.

Slide 14: Museo del Acero, horno3 Av. Fundidora y Adolfo Prieto S/N Int. Parque Fundidora Monterrey, Nuevo Leon 64010 MEXICO +52 (81) 8126.1100, ext. 2220 info@horno3.org