Museu Monteiro Lobato, Literature museum in Taubaté, Brazil

Museu Monteiro Lobato is a literature museum in Taubaté, in the state of São Paulo, housed in a 19th-century colonial residence that served as the writer's birthplace. The rooms display personal objects, period furniture, and exhibits about his written work, all set within a property that also has an outdoor garden.

The house belonged to Monteiro Lobato's maternal grandfather, the Visconde de Tremembé, and it is where the writer was born and lived until the age of 12. The property was turned into a public cultural institution by decree no. 33,909 of 4 November 1958, and has been listed as state and national heritage since 1962.

The museum keeps a children's library with works by Lobato and family collections. On site, theatrical performances bring to life the characters he created, and workshops are held for children. Visitors may borrow and consult the museum's books, and on weekends art workshops and activities take place in the toy library.

The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, and on weekends there are sometimes theater performances featuring characters from the writer's stories. It is worth setting aside enough time to walk through both the indoor rooms and the outdoor garden without rushing.

The building was constructed using rammed earth, a technique common in the coffee-growing regions of São Paulo in the 19th century. The thick earthen walls are still visible today and give the house a different feel compared to a brick-built structure.