THE 10 BEST Sao Paulo Museums
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- Rapoo S3 contributionsLovely, well-kept workspace with lots of fascinating art.
The kids would find the exhibit I visited to be quite engaging and sensory. Not to mention, the usual display is amazing.Written August 7, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - craftywriterSan Diego, CA2,091 contributionsMuseum of art São Paulo (MASP)
On the smaller size but makes up for that in content. There’s still construction going on at the museum so I can see what it will become with more traveling exhibits to come. Definitely recommend taking the time to go. You can skip the line by purchasing your tickets online. Adults 75 reals ($12 usd), kids 37 reals ($6 usd)
Bonus with the museum’s location on Avenida Paulista you can check out the street vendors afterwards and the park across the street (tenente siqueira campos park).Written January 16, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Dohko the TravellerSantos, SP5 contributionsI went there before, and it were a lot of fun! but in this pandemic stuffs there were less interactive (that is something very understandible!)Written March 17, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Cristina SSao Paulo, SP89 contributionsThis place is nice for its arquitecture, exibitions, music, theatre and a whole range of cultural initiatives. Also, there is a nice and cozy coffee shop with specialty coffee and sweets. It is beautiful outside and inside and it is worth a visit.Written November 15, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- craftywriterSan Diego, CA2,091 contributionsGreat museum, located inside the Estadio Municipal Paulo Machado de Carvahlo. Most of the museum includes text in Portuguese, Spanish, and English. The few items that aren’t translated into English I had no problem using google translate. There’s also an audio tour available. At the end of the museum are a bunch of interactive exhibits that the kids and adults will love. Some of the items inside include a history Pele’s career and several of his jersey’s. Lots of pictures of Marta Vieira da Silva too. I enjoyed the columns by years… showing significant events that occurred not just in soccer during each decade.
I would definitely recommend this museum not just for the soccer but for Brazilian history too.Written January 16, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Trek63664352418Belo Horizonte, MG2 contributionsFabulous. Some areas were being worked on and we still loved it. Probably better if you understand some Portuguese but i loved it without any. Very interesting, presented in creative ways, I will go back.Written November 16, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lucas Sillig PereiraBrazil47 contributionsBetween São Paulo's high-rises, this colorful building stands out.
There you will find free exhibitions (you don't need to register previously).
Beyond the free exhibitions, the institute gives theatrical shows, workshops, and other cultural events.
On the first floor we have a restaurant, a cafe, a design store, and a tiny bookshop.
The space is safe and clean, and has bathrooms, a water fountain, and volume storage. Wheelchair accessible space.Written September 12, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Stanley VazSao Paulo, SP9 contributionsThis place is amazing, I really recommend the visit.
Everything was designed so that we could be sent back to the time of the facts and this happens with mastery.
The guides wear clothes of the time and explain very well about the departure of slavery in Egypt until the arrival of promised Land.Written February 29, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - ai a6 contributionsPossibly the greatest venue in São Paulo to see art related to Brazilian history, which is full and has explanations in English. The art spans from 1500 to the present. And other short-term exhibitions.Written September 9, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ai a6 contributionsIt focuses on modern art and events that happen here, such Social Media Week Sao Paulo. Additionally, the museum often hosts talks and gatherings on modern topics. To verify the schedule, you should consult the museum's website before you go. Furthermore, MUBE (Brazilian Museum of Sculpture), which is also a very interesting destination to see, is right next door to MIS.Written September 9, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Irish_FredBrasiliaAthlone, Ireland41 contributionsWe went to the Afro Brazil museum as the nearby planetarium was closed. The temporary exhibit wasn´t to my taste, but we enjoyed the upstairs exhibit about candomblé and the history of africans in Brazil, including slavery. I recommend visiting this museum.Written July 23, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- craftywriterSan Diego, CA2,091 contributionsGreat museum with lots of history Paintings, artwork, statues, etc. Portuguese and English provided throughout the museum.
Entrance is underneath (basement level). The garden is beautiful to walk through. by crossing the street at the bottom you can view the monument “Alter of the Fatherland” - located where Brazilian Independence was declared by Prince Regent Pedro on Sept 7, 1822. Chapel and crypt are located inside the monument.Written January 15, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Bruce (not a bot)214 contributionsThis is an interesting museum to visit if you want to know about the immigrants that built São Paulo. It’s near subway station “Bresser-Mooca”, located in a neighborhood with italian predominance.
The only problem is to walk from the subway to the museum, lots of crack addicts around, you never know how they’ll react when they see you. Avoid them.
Free entrance on Saturdays, but it’s cheap even if you have to pay.
If you won’t feel comfortable with the homeless and crack addicts, just get there by taxi or Uber and you’ll be ok. 2 hour visit is enough here.Written August 22, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Nalini NGreater Sydney, Australia697 contributionsThis is a well known cultural scene in Paulista Ave, there is a nice view too. The building also has l events, lectures an, library, book shop and a restaurant.Written September 6, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- craftywriterSan Diego, CA2,091 contributions30 room mansion completed in 1935. Ramos de Azevedo's heirs lived here until the mid-1980s. Lovely mansion that has been restored to its former beauty. There’s no furnishings but there’s a history detailed in each room. You could easily view the mansion in 1 hour. Don’t forget to walk through the garden.Written January 16, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
