Museu Geológico Valdemar Lefèvre

Log in to your account

AroundUs is a community-driven map of interesting places, built by curious explorers like you. It grows with every review, story, and photo you share.
Connect to save your favorite spots, contribute locations, and create personalized routes.
By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Museu Geológico Valdemar Lefèvre

Add to collection
Map
Suggest a change
Share

Museu Geológico Valdemar Lefèvre, Geological museum in Barra Funda district, São Paulo, Brazil.

The Geological Museum houses 3,500 specimens including minerals, rocks, and fossils within a 340-square-meter building in Água Branca Park.

Founded in 1967, the museum preserves collections from the Geographic and Geological Commission of São Paulo, which operated from 1886 to 1931.

The museum offers educational workshops and institutional exhibitions during Environment Week, connecting visitors with geological sciences and natural history.

Schools can visit the museum at different rates: private schools pay 5 Brazilian reais per student, while public schools pay 1 Brazilian real per student.

The fossil collection contains specimens dating back 2.6 billion years, including unicellular algae clusters discovered in Itapeva.

Location: São Paulo

Inception: 1967

Address: Avenida Francisco Matarazzo, nº 455 - Perdizes 05001-300 05001-300

Phone: +551138726358

Email: ferpires@igeologico.sp.gov.br

Website: http://mugeo.sp.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -23.52973,-46.66985

Latest update: March 13, 2025 17:34

Reviews

Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.

« Museu Geológico Valdemar Lefèvre: Geological museum in Barra Funda district, São Paulo, Brazil » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot

A unique approach to discovering new places

Le Figaro

All the places worth exploring

France Info

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks

20 Minutes