Memorial da Resistência de São Paulo

Memorial da Resistência is a museum housed in a building that once served as the headquarters of the political police and now displays exhibitions about repression. The structure contains original detention cells and documents that demonstrate how the system of imprisonment operated.

The building served from 1940 until 1983 as a center for political surveillance and imprisonment of opponents during Brazil's military rule. After that era ended, the site was converted into a memorial to document this period of repression.

The memorial displays letters, photographs, and personal belongings of those who were detained here, showing their lives through everyday objects. These items help visitors understand the history directly from the perspective of those who experienced it.

The museum sits near Luz metro station and is easily accessible by public transportation. The ground floor with the preserved cells can be visited without paying admission, while upper floors offer additional exhibitions.

The four preserved cells display scratches, inscriptions, and marks that prisoners carved into the walls. This silent record gives visitors direct access to the personal experiences of those who were locked inside.

Location: São Paulo

Location: Santa Efigênia

Inception: 2002

Fee: No

Operator: Secretaria da Cultura do Estado de São Paulo

Address: Largo General Osório

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-18:00; Tuesday off

Phone: +551133354990

Email: memorialdaresistencia@pinacoteca.org.br

Website: http://memorialdaresistenciasp.org.br

GPS coordinates: -23.53479,-46.63912

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:52