Progress To Date

Construction on the Museo del Acero has now been underway for a year. Much of the initial work focused on stabilizing and restoring the blast furnace, and creating new spaces. The Steel Gallery was carved out of the slag pit located next to the blast furnace, and its roof was installed. The casting hall floor was ripped out, and the walls and roof were replaced. The furnace itself was refurbished with the machinery parts it had been missing. The History Gallery was restored and exhibits are now being installed. Finally, administrative and classroom spaces are being erected.

 

Steel Gallery roof
Workers installing the one-of-a-kind, folded steel roof on the Steel Gallery.

 

Furnace show
Inspecting the restored furnace—the star of the Furnace Show.

 

Aerial
This aerial shot shows the new built spaces of the Museo del Acero, including the entrance, administration buildings, and classrooms in the foreground.

 

Roof
The casting hall, which will house the Furnace Show, was given a brand new roof.

Ore lift
The ore lift, which once fed minerals into the mouth of the furnace, will soon transport visitors to the top of the structure.

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