Museum of the Portuguese Language, Language museum in Luz Station, São Paulo, Brazil
The Museum of the Portuguese Language spans multiple floors within a railway station, featuring interactive exhibits about linguistics and language development.
Originally opened in 2006, the museum underwent complete restoration after a fire in 2015 and reopened in 2020 with enhanced exhibits and safety measures.
The museum displays showcase regional variations of Portuguese across Brazil through multimedia presentations, literature samples, and educational installations.
Located inside the Luz train station, the museum offers guided tours in multiple languages and maintains extended opening hours during weekends.
Digital panels and touch-sensitive displays allow visitors to trace word origins and explore connections between Portuguese and other languages.
Location: Bom Retiro District
Inception: March 20, 2006
Address: Praça da Luz, s/n, Luz, São Paulo - 01120-010 01120-010
Phone: +551136643859
Email: museu@museulp.org.br
Website: http://museudalinguaportuguesa.org.br
GPS coordinates: -23.53473,-46.63521
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:54
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