Instituto Biológico, Research institute and museum in Moema District, São Paulo, Brazil
Instituto Biológico is a research and museum facility in São Paulo's Moema District situated near Ibirapuera Park. The grounds contain working laboratories, research spaces, and exhibition areas dedicated to biological sciences and animal health.
Established in 1924, the facility gained early recognition for solving a coffee pest crisis using biological control methods rather than chemicals. This agricultural mission shaped the institution's focus on research that directly benefits farming communities.
The institute serves as a bridge between scientific research and public learning through its exhibitions and hands-on workshops that help visitors understand how biology matters in daily life. The spaces reveal how research work connects to real-world problems and solutions people face.
The grounds are spacious and designed to be explored at your own pace through different exhibition and research areas. The location is accessible by public transportation and situated conveniently near other cultural sites in the neighborhood.
A small coffee plantation grows on the grounds, serving as a living reminder of the agricultural heritage that inspired the institute's founding. This surprising garden within an urban research setting shows the connection between the city and its agricultural past.
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