🖼️ São Paulo Museum of Art

About MASP

The Museu de Arte de São Paulo (MASP) is Brazil's most important art museum, housed in an iconic 1968 brutalist building that seems to float above Paulista Avenue. Founded in 1947, MASP holds the finest collection of European art in the Southern Hemisphere alongside significant Brazilian and Latin American works. Its innovative glass easel display system lets visitors experience art from all angles. Pair this stop with the Sao Paulo guide and the wider Brazil overview.

⏰ Hours & Best Times

• Open: Tuesday-Sunday 10 AM - 6 PM (Thursday until 8 PM)
• Closed: Mondays
• Best: Tuesday mornings (free entry + fewer crowds)
• Thursday evenings: Extended hours with less busy period

💰 Costs

• General entry: R$30
• Students/seniors: R$15
• Free Tuesday: All day for everyone
• Guided tours: R$200-300 with art historian

✨ Highlights

• 🎨 European masters: Van Gogh, Renoir, Monet, Picasso, Rembrandt
• 🇧🇷 Brazilian art: Portinari, Di Cavalcanti, Tarsila do Amaral
• 🏛️ Architecture: Lina Bo Bardi's suspended red box design
• 🖼️ Glass easels: Unique floating display system
• 🌆 Belvedere: Iconic free space under the building

📝 Tips

• Tuesday is free: Expect larger crowds but great value
• Audio guide: Available in English via app
• Photo policy: No flash, check current exhibition rules
• Museum café: Good spot for lunch with city views
• Allow 2-3 hours: Permanent collection plus temporary exhibitions