Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo

AMAZED. Free pass on Saturday to the best art gallery I’ve seen in a while. Clean spaces, amplitude to walk and explore. Clear signs explaining the whole thing.

And a variety between styles, artistic methods, ages and people. All together in a beautiful architectural spectacle that mixed modern and rustic with sunlight, statues and halls.

Very interesting place, pretty cheap parking and you can enter Pinacoteca galleries for free. Garden is very nice as well, I’m hot days you will appreciate shade made by trees.

The Pinacoteca do Estado de Sao Paulo is one of the most prominent art museums in Sao Paulo, located next to Estação da Luz, which is connected to the Metro Yellow Line. Entry is totally free on Saturdays (and on Thursday nights, 6pm to 10 pm)

The Pinacoteca's was designed by Ramos de Azevedo, building is a beautiful example of Brazilian architecture from the early 20th century. In 1998, it went through a masterful renovation process, designed by the Pritzer Prize laureate, architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha. The museum's interior gallery spaces are well thought out and provides an excellent backdrop for the art on display. The galleries are spacious. The natural light of the atriums, connected by steel bridges is the perfect symbiosis between the classic building and contemporary architecture.

The museum's café in the underground floor connects with Praça da Luz, providing an exuberant view of the park and a relaxing atmosphere, a pleasant and calm space that could make you forget you're in the fourth most populated city on earth (and one of the most dangerous areas of Sao Paulo).

The museum's collection is vast, covering a range of styles and periods, with an emphasis on Brazilian art from the 19th century to the present day. The Pinacoteca is especially known for its collection of modernist art, featuring works by well-known Brazilian artists such as Tarsila do Amaral, Anita Malfatti, and Lasar Segall. Additionally, the museum has an extensive collection of photographs, engravings, and drawings, providing visitors with a comprehensive view of Brazilian art history.

Overall, the Pinacoteca do Estado de Sao Paulo is a world-class, must-visit for anyone interested in Brazilian art and culture. The museum's impressive collection, beautiful architecture, and commitment to education make it one of the most important cultural institutions one could ask for.

This is truly one of the best museums in the world. Pinacoteca is one of those places that you would need days to truly understand and decompress.

With a great collection of Brazilian Modernist Era, the museum’s architecture details its a must all by itself.

Besides it’s great collection the museum also have temporary exhibitions with great artists, so it be good to check it before attending.

The tickets to temporary exhibitions and weekends tends to sold out very quickly, and there is one day of the week where you can get in for free.

If you’re going by public transportation be careful to the surroundings, the neighborhood it’s not dangerous but don’t be distracted with your belongings.

Also take some time to walk in the garden with lots of sculptures by different artists is a very enjoyable experience by itself.

If you wanna take some pictures I suggest the afternoon lighting that enters that glass ceiling, it’s just idyllic.