Museu de História Natural

The Natural History Museum in Campinas displays animals and plants from different Brazilian habitats. The collection includes birds, mammals, reptiles, and other species found in these ecosystems.

The museum was founded in 1939 and grew into an important institution for natural sciences in the region. Over the decades, the collection expanded and the institution received official protection status from cultural authorities.

The museum sits within a protected forest area that locals view as a green retreat from the city. Families and school groups gather here to learn about the plants and animals that once covered much of the region.

The museum is located in a protected forest area and offers guided visits for groups. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes as the site is part of a forest complex with much to explore.

The museum shares a complex with an aquarium and a house for interesting animals on the same grounds. This combination makes it a rare place where visitors can see both living and preserved species in one location.