Museu da Imagem e do Som de Campinas

The Museu da Imagem e do Som de Campinas is an audiovisual heritage museum located in downtown Campinas, housed in the distinctive Palácio dos Azulejos. The collection spans tens of thousands of photographs, records, tapes, and video materials that document the city's development and cultural movements over more than a century.

The museum was established in 1975 to preserve and protect the audiovisual heritage of Campinas for future generations. This founding responded to a growing need to document and maintain the visual and sound records that chronicle the city's transformation and cultural life.

The building's distinctive tile-covered exterior makes it a visual landmark in the city center, and visitors notice how the architecture itself reflects local pride and identity. The institution serves as a gathering space where residents connect with their city's cultural memory through exhibitions and programs.

Entry is free and the museum regularly offers film screenings, workshops, and educational programs for all ages. Hours and available programming may vary seasonally, so checking ahead or contacting the venue directly helps ensure you can participate in what interests you.

The collection includes the extensive Rynaldo Ciasca record collection, featuring thousands of vinyl records, cassettes, and CDs spanning multiple musical genres and decades. This personal archive reveals how one collector documented musical diversity and offers visitors a window into the breadth of recorded sound across different eras.