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.

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.

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.

Note that 4 stars is for the park ONLY. The park is pretty awesome, felt like somewhere in a jungle…read moreand not in Morumbi neighbourhood at all. Lots of hiking space, art all over this place, few service houses, and also a nice museum, filled with paintings, books, art overall from when Brasil was found by the Portuguese. Since we came in for brunch, we went straight to check in and get a table, surprisingly places was jammed and were siting reservations only, since we didn't have one we waited for almost an hour. Was it worth it? Well, the park itself and the museum was great, but the food was meh, since we checked in late, we missed the cut off and had tea and sweets instead. Not only food sucked, waiting staff was terrible in ignoring tables and there is a bee situation out of control, bees everywhere dining in with us. If you are planning on getting away from the city landscape for a few, come in here, you'll have a great time but forget about eating here. To get in on a Sunday, the entrance fee is R$ 15 per person, plus if you are driving in, another R$ 20 for valet and it's the only option available, no self parking here.

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.

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!

I've been to the restaurant for lunch. Very nice buffet and many delicious options. The area is…read morenice and neat. Love it and highly recommend it.

The beautiful building, architected by Ruy Ohtake, in itself is a work of art - bold curves with…read morecoloured glass, this building is certainly one of São Paulo's icons. Access to the space is very well organised with polite & helpful security personnel at the gates with well informed staff indoors. I was there for the 'Picasso - Savant Hand, Savage Eye' exposition - on the very day it opened, buying tickets online was a breeze and R$ 12 paid was really a steal. I really think that all these galleries should charge in order to maintain the space. The Picasso exposition was well organised with 2 separate spaces showcasing several artworks of Picasso that includes paintings, drawings, sculptures and prints throughout his life. Also there are several photographs of the Spanish Master. To add, there is a film on the 'making of' Picasso's most famous work of art 'Guernica'. The entire space and ambience is really pleasant, there is a sense of calm in the building and although photographs are allowed indoors, it doesn't really hamper the movement of the audience. There are several security personnel close to the art to ensure that you don't really get too close. Also there is a permanent space indoors with artworks by Tomie Ohtake - at the time I went there were 7-8 works of art, I'm not sure whether the artwork changes according to a theme - but for sure its a permanent space dedicated to the patron of the institute. Besides the space for exhibitions, the institute also houses a restaurant, book shop and other spaces for education and lectures. This is a great space and I would return several time for other exhibitions.

This gallery is named for Tomie Ohtake, a celebrated Japanese-Brazilian artist known for her bold,…read moreprimary colored abstract paintings and gravity-defying monumental sculptures. Renowned for her oversized paintings and airy, cleverly balanced sculptures, Ohtake is considered among Brazil's most important contemporary artists. I enjoyed my time in the museum. I found the collection to be fun and insightful, easily I've of the best in the city. The burgundy and purple stripped building makes it easy to locate.