Museu Penitenciário Paulista, Prison system museum in São Paulo, Brazil.
The Museu Penitenciário Paulista displays artifacts including weapons, tools, paintings, and tattoo records from the São Paulo penitentiary system since 1920.
The museum opened in 2014 at the former Carandiru prison complex, which operated as Latin America's largest detention center until its deactivation in 2002.
The collection features 1,800 cataloged prison tattoo photographs documenting communication codes and honor systems among inmates throughout São Paulo's penitentiary history.
Visitors can explore the museum Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with guided tours available for groups of up to 40 people.
The museum preserves handmade items created by inmates, including improvised microwave ovens and artisanal crafts that demonstrate prison life adaptations.
Location: São Paulo
GPS coordinates: -23.50683,-46.61589
Latest update: March 9, 2025 10:35
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