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São Paulo Museum of Art, Art museum on Paulista Avenue, São Paulo, Brazil.

The São Paulo Museum of Art occupies a concrete and glass building supported by two red beams creating a 74-meter free space underneath.

Assis Chateaubriand and Pietro Maria Bardi established the museum in 1947, selecting its first artworks through rapid acquisitions by telegram communications.

The museum maintains over 8,000 pieces, including European paintings, Brazilian art, prints, drawings, and collections from Africa and Asia.

Visitors can access the museum through the Trianon-MASP metro station on the green line, with free admission every Tuesday and first Thursday.

The museum displays paintings on glass panels in the main exhibition hall, allowing visitors to view artworks from both front and back sides.

Location: São Paulo

Location: Bela Vista District

Inception: 1947

Founders: Assis Chateaubriand

Official opening: 1968

Address: Avenida Paulista, 157, 801310-200, São Paulo - Brasil

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00; Thursday 10:00-20:00

Phone: +551131495959

Email: atendimento@masp.org.br

Website: http://masp.art.br

GPS coordinates: -23.56111,-46.65583

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:49

Architecture and culture in Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo combines modern architecture with cultural diversity. The city presents skyscrapers, historical buildings, museums and parks. From Paulista Avenue to Ibirapuera Park, this metropolis stands as a center of Brazilian art and history.

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