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A Guide to São Paulo Museums
As the largest city in Brazil, São Paulo is home to some of the country's best museums.
Solar da Marquesa de Santos
One of the main attractions in central S. Paulo, this 18th-century mansion is part of Museu da Cidade, or the City's Museum.
Beco do Pinto
A historical passage in Centro, Beco do Pinto is part of the São Paulo City Museum, with several historical sites around town.
Casa das Rosas Guide
Casa das Rosas, designed in 1928 by architect Ramos de Azevedo, is an arts center and one of the last mansions on Avenida Paulista.
Afro-Brazil Museum - Museu Afro Brasil
The Afro-Brazil Museum in São Paulo, features over 3,000 works which highlight the importance of black Brazilians in the creation of national culture, heritage and identity.
The Immigrant Memorial
Memorial do Imigrante, in São Paulo, is a museum mainly dedicated to preserving the history of immigrants in São Paulo State.
Ema Gordon Klabin Cultural Foundation
The home and art collection of Brazilian businesswoman, benefactor and art lover Ema Gordon Klabin (1907-1984).
Museu de Arte de São Paulo - MASP
The MASP website, featuring a catalog search.
Museu de Arte Sacra - Sacred Art Museum in São Paulo
The Museu de Arte Sacra collection at Mosteiro da Luz, a 1774 monastery in downtown São Paulo, features some of the most precious sacred art in Brazil.
Casa da Imagem
Casa da Imagem, a historic building restored and inaugurated in late 2011 to house Sao Paulo's photo archives and exhibits, is one of the top attractions in Centro.
Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo
Pinacoteca do Estado