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.

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!

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.

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.

We were in Santos for the day as this was a cruise port stop for us. We had booked a highlights of…read moreSantos tour that included a visit to this museum. Please note there are a few rules here: No backpacks, no water bottles, no flash photography. They do have free lockers with a key. If you need to leave your items before you can enter the museum. If it's a hot day, there doesn't appear to be any air-conditioning in most of the museum, we did find a rumor two upstairs on the second floor that was air-conditioned so you may want to come in the morning before the heat sets in It was good we had a guide that was English speaking that walked us through the museum. There are some English descriptions on items, but not many as one would expect. The tour starts on the old auction floor, which is basically the main area of the first floor and then you proceed into a side room that has more coffee bean trees, as well as different implements. Make sure to pop into the room where you can watch a movie and then from the back exit of that room you head upstairs. The second floor is extensive so make sure you save some time to get all the way around. There is one area up there that is more modern and even has virtual reality headsets. behind this room is a tasting room. I don't believe many people explored enough to find this place! When you're all done, take the time to head back downstairs to the museum café, and use the device to order yourself coffee and cake. We had the brewed coffee and it was absolutely fantastic. Our visa credit card worked just fine and service was friendly and prompt.

If you love coffee, this museum is for you. There just aren't coffee samples,which one would…read moreexpect. The placards are not in English. Fortunately it is air conditioned

Yes...its a pain to get into the party....and...thats where all the pain ends !!…read more Heineken Up On The Roof (2016 edition) was held on the rooftop (where else !) of Mirante do Vale - the tallest building in São Paulo. They took over the top floors and really put on quite a show. The space was divided in 3 ambients - the 'dance floor' area, the lounge area and the helipad where once could get a 360-degree view of this beautiful chaos called São Paulo. Different guest DJ's & bands performed ever weekend - the parties were weekends (Friday through Sunday) only and the whole event went on for 6 weeks with a break during the Carnival weekend. So let us get to the nitty-gritty, the beer was all Heineken although they did also have Sol & Desperados, the 3 cocktails also had some Heineken in them and some snacks etc. The beer on tap was what I drank all the times I went there - it was extremely well chilled and perfectly served. One of the high points of the event was the service - there was not a single moment of rudeness, right from the host to the bartenders & the security staff; even with the crowds, beer didn't take long to be served and every single time it was well served. The quality of food however was dismal - we tried our luck twice and were left disappointed with the quality of food. The music was really good, different DJ's & bands performed and even though I didn't know most of them, I really enjoyed the music - they got the crowd moving and really created one hell of an ambience. Total party ! My favourite part of Heineken Up On The Roof was the rooftop (the helipad) - never had I seen São Paulo from such a height in a 360-degree view. If they had installed a bar at the roof, I don't think I would have come down to the lounge area..lol ! The restrooms were very clean and well maintained. Heineken Up On The Roof was a surprise - I thought it was just overrated etc but it was a real good party and it hadn't it been for Rogerio S., I don't think I would have gotten there...and definitely Fabio S. for partying along with me ! Heres looking forward to the next edition !