Catavento Museum, Science museum in Sé District, São Paulo, Brazil.
The Catavento Museum contains four sections - Universe, Life, Engine, and Society - across 12,000 square meters in the Palácio das Indústrias building.
The museum originated from Bill 469/2005, leading to Law 14,130 in 2006, and officially opened on March 26, 2009 after 14 months of construction.
The institution serves as an educational center with over 250 installations dedicated to the exploration of scientific concepts through interactive experiences.
Located in central São Paulo, the museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with tickets available until 4:00 PM.
The museum attracted 509,177 visitors in 2014 through its combination of hands-on exhibits covering physics, chemistry, astronomy, and biodiversity topics.
Location: Sé
Inception: March 26, 2009
Official opening: 2009
Operator: Fundação Catavento
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 9:00-17:00
Phone: +(11)33150051
Email: faleconosco@cataventocultural.org.br
Website: http://cataventocultural.org.br
GPS coordinates: -23.54417,-46.62806
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:05
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