I really liked the set up of this museum. As opposed to…read morehaving artwork hanging on the wall, they were in clear glass cases in the middle of a huge room. They were organized in lines with the most recent pieces towards the front and the older pieces near the back. Because of this set up, the information about each work was on the back which makes you take the work in before knowing anything about it. There was also a good mix of Brazilian artists and more well known "classic" artists. Very cool.

Three stars because this was the most weird display of artwork. I have been to many museums across…read morethe globe. I have never seen our displayed without a label in the front. You have to look at the piece of art first then you have to go around the back to read about it. The display did not make any sense. Some of the art presented in the museum. It's interesting. They do have a lot of European pieces. However, the art display is not meeting expectations of a nice art museum.

A must visit if you are in São Paulo! I went in March and admission was free (R$0,00). There was a…read moreline to get in, but it moved pretty quickly. You will walk through a security metal detector right before you are let inside the main entryway of the interior. I traveled from Pinheiros - I took the metro from Faria Lima station to Luz station. A one-way ticket for the metro should be R$4,30. There is a huge park across from Luz station where I walked through and explored a bit before locating Pinacoteca. Pinacoteca had some of my favorite exhibits on display when I was there. I kind of felt like I was in an NYC museum. Yes, there were a good amount of people inside, but it was not overly crowded and there were plenty of areas to disperse to if you prefer to see things with few people to no one around. I did have a hard time trying to figure out where the real exit was though, haha. I went so many different ways that seemed to lead to a dead-end (emergency exit door that I was afraid to try to open in case an alarm would sound). There is a cafe at the bottom floor by the main exit once you do find it. The line was pretty much by the door. I took a peek inside and it appeared like a buffet almost but I could be wrong. Must have been good cause they were crowded. I remember walking by the outdoor dining area on way to the entrance of the museum from the park and it looked busy. There is a small museum store outside with colorful umbrellas, tote bags, books, shirts, and other merchandise. The museum is also multi-level - elevator accessible as well as stairways on every corner I think (or at least on two opposite ends of the building). Ubers can pick you up / drop you off from the street side that faces the front of the museum.

Great museum with very representative works from Brazilian and Paulista culture. There are also…read moregreat expositions of renowned artists.

This museum has an extensive collection of the Brazilian African history, with multiple floors and…read moreso much to take in. It's memorizing, and if you visit São Paulo it's a must for museum lovers. Situated in the park, it also makes for a good break from the outdoors if you like.

This is a wonderful museum in a beautiful park. It's much larger than I expected. Many different…read moretypes of art and it's put together very well. It spans many generations, subjects and regions. All of the placards are in Portuguese which is unfortunate for me since I don't speak or read it but I was still very happy I came and I was able to get the essence of each piece just through observing them.

Built in 1963, and located a short walk from the park, Museu de Arte Contemporânea (MAC) offers…read morefree admission and an expansive collection of works from Brazilian and South American artists. Spread across four floors, plus a rooftop featuring panoramic views of Sao Paulo those interested in culture should not miss an opportunity to visit while even younger guests should appreciate some of the more modern pieces.

Enjoyed a day of observing great pieces of art and learning the history of Brazil. Would definitely…read morerecommend getting lost in time here

Located inside Ibirapuera Park, and accessible for R$7, Museu de Arte Moderna de Sao Paulo (MAM)…read morefeatures a fairly brief collection that is more Craft than Art. Occupying only one floor, and thus only requiring thirty minutes max, it is unfortunately in curating that the museum falls short ass several items are clustered together and subject to poor lighting. Fans of Modern or 'experimental' work should stop by, while those prioritizing their Sao Paulo schedule can probably take a pass.

Just an ok museum, unless one is a Pele fan. It is 4 stories high. The gift shop surprised me…read morebecause I was looking for a "onesie" and they had none. I just snagged one off of Amazon.

This was the highlight of my trip! The Pelé Museum was fairly easy to find, very attractive from…read morethe outside, a restored old building which had been modernized. We entered, placed my bag in a locker and walked through to the entrance. You go past a coffee store and merchandise section before entering. We were immediately greeted by Sr. Nelson a guide who asked if we would like to be shown around, he asked what languages we spoke, being English and Portuguese, he proceeded with the tour saying everything in both languages, he was so lovely and very enthusiastic about Pelé. The museum has 4 floors, and our tour began at the bottom and worked up. The floors were in chronological order so it was very easy to follow the history. The exhibit was interesting and full of mixed media, I was blown away! If you have the chance to go to the museum, and you love soccer/football, it is an absolute must! Thank you to Sr. Nelson for making our experience so incredible!

Knowing that there was an area in São Paulo that was similar to that of a Japantown in Brazil, I…read moreknew that when I visited, I would need to check out the Museu da Imigração Japonesa located in Liberdade. I had pre-made plans to go on a walking tour earlier that day so it was an easy win and my guide was so kind in showing me directions on how to get there. The museum is about 4 levels I think of historical content. The ticket was about R$10-20 if I remember correctly. I would say be sure to arrive where you'll have enough time to see everything here! I think I had about 3 hours, but honestly could have probably used a little more if I had wanted to read everything - there is a ton if information and artifacts that were new to me that it could have taken me some time going through everything I came across. There are lots of areas that have TV screens where they have videos playing of interviews, documentary type recordings, historical storytelling recordings, etc. Each floor contains something super interesting and new - definitely saw some unexpected things while I was there and it made my experience all the more memorable. It was not too crowded when I was there so it was nice to go at my own pace and not feel overcrowded or rushed. There is also a room where there is an interactive station where you can write or draw on magical water coloring type board using a traditional Japanese brush using water. Once the water dries, the color of the board changes and appears like ink. There is also a station where you are able to do origami and another area where people can sit and view what is playing on the big screen in that same room. On the upper level, there is a small gift shop and during the time that I went back in March of this year, they were in prospects of creating a cafe that was in the remodeling stages. The museum staff were all friendly and I actually had the pleasure of having a nice conversation with one of them where I got a sense of what it was like for them to live in Brazil with Japanese heritage. This was one of the best museums dedicated to showcasing Japanese culture and what immigration to Brasil was like that I have ever been to.

If you are familiar with Brazil, you would know that the country has a sizeable Japanese descent…read morepopulation, especially in the city of Sao Paulo. This museum is about their history and is located in the neighborhood of Liberdade, where many Japanese businesses are located. It is not a big museum and I spent less than one hour there. However, I'd still recommend it to learn a bit of interesting history. The price of admission is extremely cheap, and is around 3 US dollars. You will see a lot of old artifacts and photos from the early days when the Japanese first immigrated here and exhibits that explain the history of their immigration. They came mostly as farm workers and stayed behind. Also on display is how the Japanese has influenced Brazilian culture, such as old anime toys that were sold in Brazil years ago.

This is my favorite museum! I love all the different events and expositions that they do. There's…read morealways something going on and it's always great. I came here for the first time for the Hitchcock Expo, which was truly amazing. It was so well done, incredibly well-organized, and I thought it was a great value for the price. I came here a few weeks later for a showing of The Shining with a live band and that was a really crazy unique experience as well. I'd never been to a movie showing with a live band before and it was so intense, especially in a movie like The Shining. I recommend the MIS to everyone. Check out their website and see what special events are happening and make sure you go to at least one of them! There was a little market in the front courtyard of the museum when I went for The Shining and they were selling lots of artesanal foods and crafts. Eu amo esse museu! Vim aqui pela primeira vez quando teve a exposição do Hitchcock. Foi muito legal. Super bem organizado e não foi caro. Eu me diverti muito. Algumas semanas depois, eu voltei aqui pra assistir o filme The Shining com a banda tocando músicas ao vivo. Foi uma experiência única! Tomei muitos sustos. Certamente voltarei a próxima vez que eu estiver em São Paulo!

This is a great museum if you're familiar with the artists who are being featured. There are tons…read moreof pictures, memorabilia, album covers and places to hear the music and watch videos. The exhibits are very well done but are mostly appreciated if you're familiar with the artists.

The Palácio das Indústrias is a historic building - it is part of the historical heritage of the…read morecity of São Paulo, underwent a renovation and currently houses the cultural Catavento. You find a real meteorite, find Gandhi on an escalation, get to know the human body from the inside, understand how an energy generator works, or even find out that the Sun, seen from close up, is not as round as it looks when we are on the beach. You are surprised in each of the 4 sections: Universe, Life, Engineering and Society. "Cultural tour with diverse content."