Why visit
Housed in nineteenth-century townhouses, the museum centers Brazilian popular art. Its transformation from residence to public cultural space broadens history beyond rulers and academic artists, recognizing techniques, traditions and authors often excluded from dominant cultural accounts.
What to look for
- Neoclassical townhouse façades
- Artworks and techniques in the current exhibition
What does this heritage reveal about the society that built it?
Visiting details
The municipal tourism page lists Tuesday–Sunday, 10am–6pm, free. Confirm current hours and exhibition before visiting.
Ask the institution about step-free access and which areas are open.
Check the program before expecting an individual work: exhibitions may change.
