OR Ipiranga Museum, was finally delivered to the population in commemoration of the bicentenary of the Independence of Brazil. And if you have kids at home, you can’t help but bring them to meet you. After all, in 2013, when the restaurant was closed for renovation, many had not yet been born.
If you are unable to get tickets online, you can collect them directly at the box office. Remember to bring your donation of one kilo of food.
What’s in the Ipiranga Museum?
Throughout, the new space houses rooms for exhibits temporary exhibitions and attendance of the educational program, cafeteria, auditorium, shop and a comfortable reception area, making it compatible with large international museums. There are also new furnishings, lighting and multimedia projects and a large part of the restored collection.
Furthermore, the long-lasting exhibitions will be expanded and renewed, addressing more current themes, which fall within the research strand: Universe of work, daily life and society AND History of the Imaginary. Another improvement implemented will be the increase in accessibility, in order to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities.
The rooms that housed the museum’s collection, with approx 450 thousand articles, will be transformed into new exhibition spaces. Therefore, the visitors they will be able to circulate throughout the entire area of the site, and there will no longer be private spaces.
As soon as 4 thousand of the collection will be saved. The remainder will be spread across five leased locations. After the complete renovation of the museum, the restoration project involves the construction of a technical block to keep the pieces in one place.
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Refreshing news for children at the Ipiranga Museum
Recently, children visiting the museum will be able to refresh themselves in the new French garden fountains, suitable for recreational use. AND free and to play just arrive, you don’t need a ticket.
They are installed in the same place where there were twotubas (large water tanks), destroyed to make way for a grandstand that was in operation on the occasion of the celebration of the Centenary of Independence, in 1972, and never rebuilt.
This refreshing play space shows how easy it is to welcome children into the city, when you have goodwill and initiative. Urban planning and many cultural attractions in general do not take into account the needs of young citizens – and it is worth remembering that, despite their young age, children have the same right to experience the city as adults.
SP Kids, as a platform to promote play in childhood, congratulates and appreciates each of these small initiatives that make cities more playful and welcoming for families with children.
The fountains are open from 10:00 to 20:00 and the water is treated with copper and silver ions, suitable for recreational use.
An important tip: if you want to visit the Museum afterwards, take a towel and dry clothes, as it is not allowed to enter the building wet.
Exhibitions that are worth history
Among the exhibits, the highlight goes to “Imagine Past”which is displayed Images large, such as “Independence or death”, and a model representing the city of São Paulo, in 1841.
already shows “Territories in dispute”, brings the oldest objects of the museum, and exhibits it “Working Worlds” presents the evolution of the world of work since the colonial period.
Memories of independence
On January 25, the Museu do Ipiranga opens the temporary exhibition Memories of Independence. The exhibition discusses the prominence of the cry of Ipiranga as an absolute reference point of Independence and recalls some episodes, in various parts of the national territory, which contributed to the definitive break between Brazil and Portugal.
The exhibition is divided into two thematic axes. The main one reviews Independence commemorative milestones, from those produced in the 1820s to its bicentenary celebrated last year.
To this end, it uses sculptures, paintings, photographs, architectural and pictorial studies, decorative objects, stamps, drawings, postcards, records, film posters AND cartoons to illustrate the imagery of this event in Brazil, highlighting the disputes between São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Salvador for the role of these narratives.
In the second thematic axis, the exhibition addresses the memories linked to “other independences”, movements of separation that took place in the territory of the empire, such as the Pernambuco Revolution of 1817, and the Farroupilha Revolution, which lasted from 1835 to 1845 ( in Rio Grande do Sul).
Memories of Independence is on display until 26 March.
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How do I get my free ticket?
Initially scheduled to run through December 2022, the entrance to the museum remains free until April 30, 2023. However, you need to collect your ticket in two different ways:
- To the placenew batches of tickets are released every 15 days, on Fridays at 10:00,
- Direct to the box office: in this case distribution starts at 11:30, in order of arrival and is subject to availability. Tickets are released on the hour and tip is to arrive at least 30 minutes early.
However, the free business cards can be exchanged for a kilogram of non-perishable food, which will be used in a program to fight hunger in collaboration with Mesa Brasil Sesc São Paulo.
Food donations – both from those who have booked online and from those who will collect the tickets in person – can be made directly to the Museum, in the boxes located next to the ticket office.
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Museum of Ipiranga
And for those who want to take advantage of the tour to discover other places, there are several interesting options for having fun with the children.
USP Museum of Zoology
The space brings together long-term, temporary and traveling exhibitions, which present a great animal biodiversity. The museum has one of the largest zoological collections in Latin America.
There are more than 11 million specimens preserved, with several stuffed animals, including tigers, jaguars, bears, birds, monkeys, among other species.
- Opening time: from Wednesday to Sunday, from 10:00 to 17:00 (access allowed until 16:30). Free admission for all ages. Admission is free. For groups of more than 10 and up to 70 people it will be necessary to make an appointment to visit the exhibition. Click here to schedule!
- Address: Avenida Nazaré, 481 – Ipiranga, São Paulo – SP.
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Independence Park
With free admission, the park offers a complete structure for walking with children and exercising. It has a jogging track, exercise equipment, Wi-fi, playground, lounge area, parking, toilets, fountain with fountain and waterfall.
The gym equipment is accessible to people with disabilities.
- Opening time: park open every day from 5:00 to 20:00.
- Address: Av. Nazareth, s/n – Ipiranga, San Paolo – SP.
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Sec Ipiranga
It is a space for culture, sport and leisure aimed at all ages. Located next to the Parque da Independência, the Sesc unit has common areas for reading and conversation clubs, an auditorium, a cafeteria, a courtyard terrace, as well as swimming pools and a gym.
There is also a space for art and technology classes, multifunctional gyms, a shop with exclusive products, paracycles, a theatre, a courtyard with green area and even a dental office.
- Opening time: from Tuesday to Friday, from 7:00 to 21:30; Saturday, 10am to 9.30pm; Sundays and holidays, from 10:00 to 18:30.
- Address: Rua Bom Pastor, 822, Ipiranga, São Paulo.
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Sao Paulo Aquarium
With a total area of 15,000 m² and 4 million liters of water, the São Paulo Aquarium is a point of reference for the treatment, welfare and management of animals. It is the first and only fully themed aquarium in Latin America.
There it is possible to observe animals such as sharks, rays, polar bears, alligators, penguins, kangaroos, among other species. In addition to attractions for the public, the space also features a restaurant.
Tickets cost R$ 80 (children aged 2 to 12); BRL 100 (adults); R$ 50 (over 60s and teachers, with proof of activity). On Mondays, the ticket costs R$ 80 for adults and children. Disabled people do not pay admission. SP Children readers get a 10% discount when purchasing a ticket through the website.
There are also themed attractions such as underwater mermaids and the Jurassic aquarium. Both cost R$20.
- Opening time: Monday to Sunday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
- Address: Rua Huet Bacelar, 407 – Ipiranga, São Paulo.
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Get answers to your questions about the Ipiranga Museum here
- How much are the tickets? Until April 2023, admission will be free, by booking on the site or collecting on site at least 30 minutes in advance.
- Are the museum and Ipiranga park close? The Independence Park is located in front of the museum.
- Is it wheelchair accessible? Yes, the museum has access ramps.
- Admission is free for all ages.? Yes, admission is free.
- Do you have parking? There are, but since spaces are limited, they are reserved for people with disabilities or reduced mobility. In nearby streets, such as Bom Pastor and Av Nazaré, is the Blue Zone,
- What opening hours? From Tuesday to Sunday, from 11:00 to 18:00, admission allowed until 17:00.
Tour details:
- Tour: Ipiranga Museum
- Recommended: all ages
- When: Fixed attraction
- Hours: from 11:00 to 18:00 (admission allowed until 17:00)
- Prices: Free
- Locations:
- Where: Museu do Ipiranga
- Address: Rua dos Patriotas, 20, Ipiranga – São Paulo – How to get
- Telephone: (11) 2065 8001
- Place: museumdoipiranga.org.br/
- Where: USP Museum of Zoology
- Address: Avenida Nazaré, 481, Ipiranga – São Paulo – How to get
- Phone: 11 2065-8100
- Place: spcriancas.com/hvuKZ
- Where: Independence Park
- Address: Avenida Nazareth, s/n, Ipiranga – São Paulo – How to get
- Telephone: (11) 2273-7250
- Place: prefecture.sp.gov.br/cidade/secretarias/meio_ambiente/parques/regiao_sul/index.php?p=5747)
- Where: San Paolo Aquarium
- Address: R. Huet Bacelar, 407, Ipiranga – São Paulo – How to get
- Phone: (11) 2273-5500
- Place: acquariodesaopaulo.com.br/
- Where: Sesc Ipiranga
- Address: R. Bom Pastor, 822, Ipiranga – São Paulo – How to get
- Telephone: (11) 3340-2000
- Place: sescsp.org.br/unidades/ipiranga/
- Where: Museu do Ipiranga
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