We selected six jaw-dropping museums for you.
Brasil is made of identity, history and culture. Throughout the country, it is possible to find the influence of our ancestors in elements of the cuisine, architecture and, of course, art. It is present in our daily lives more than we can imagine. At the fairs, in the way of speaking, singing, producing, dressing, dancing, painting and getting painted. There is a vast world to explore, dear traveler. Prepare to be amazed and explore new findings in Brazilian museums.
Inhotim – Brumadinho (MG)
The open-air museum gained momentum in the world’s major art publications for its landscape project combining art and nature in a distinct way. The Institute is located in Brumadinho, 56 km from Belo Horizonte, capital of Minas Gerais. Comprising a vast green area, the Museum has 22 galleries exhibiting contemporary art works, and even has a garden with more than 4000 botanical species.
Museum of the Portuguese Language – São Paulo (SP)
Located in the Luz station, the Museum occupies an old three-story old building of the city, with temporary exhibitions and a large gallery showcasing film screenings and a timeline with interactive features, in addition to the Auditorium.
Oscar Niemeyer Museum – Curitiba (PR)
Known locally as the Eye Museum, because of its shape, the project brings together two different phases of the museum, both designed by Oscar Niemeyer. Composed of approximately 2000 pieces, the collection includes works by Tarsila do Amaral, Cândido Portinari, Ianelli, Caribé, Theodoro de Bona and Miguel.
Museu do Futebol [Football Museum] – São Paulo (SP)
With many interactive features and videos (which makes the visit a sensational experience), the Museum relates how the English sport gained Brazilian traits. From three pillars – emotion, history and fun – the Museum explores the impact of soccer on people’s lives, the history of world cups and their star players.
Imperial Museum – Petrópolis (RJ)
Popularly known as the Imperial Palace, the Museum is installed in the Summer Palace of Emperor Dom Pedro II, in the historic center of Petrópolis. The collection comprises pieces related to the Brazilian monarchy, such as objects, works of art and personal objects. There are also paintings by Pedro Américo and Simplício Rodrigues de Sá. The Museum also houses Imperial jewels, like the crowns of d. Pedro I and Pedro II, the bronze vault that was a gift from King Louis Philippe I of France, as well as jewels of Leopoldina and the Marchioness of Santos.
Ricardo Brennand Institute – Recife (PE)
Created 13 years ago, the Museum receives approximately two million visitors per year. The Museum has a medieval fortress in the park. Among its permanent exhibits are "Frans Post and Dutch Brasil," first brazilian landscape painter, the collection "Brazilian Landscapes of the 19th century", featuring paintings by artists like Rugendas, Debret, in addition to the glass collection and the wax museum.