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Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo Assis Chateaubriand

Avenida Paulista, 1578, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01310, Brazil
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As featured in 3 days in Sao Paulo
Ranked #6 of 124 attractions in Sao Paulo
4.5 of 5 stars 154 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
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Owner description: Elevated over a concrete platform used for concerts and a weekly crafts fair, the Museu de Arte de São Paulo (São Paulo Art Museum, abbreviated MASP)... more » Owner description: Elevated over a concrete platform used for concerts and a weekly crafts fair, the Museu de Arte de São Paulo (São Paulo Art Museum, abbreviated MASP) is itself a work of art; the building is an imposing Modernist box suspended under two bright red concrete supports. Featuring classical European names such as Gauguin, Goya and Gainsborough, the museum also holds one of the largest collections of Brazilian and other Latin American artists on the continent. « less
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Sao Paulo, SP
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72 reviews 72 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

This is THE Museum of Art of Sao Paulo with some particular and rare paintings. When I went there, with a swiss friend, he became amazed. And he is a "museumaholic"...

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Sao Paulo, SP
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Stop for awhile when at Avenida Paulista where tht MASP is located to admire the beauty of this building designed by Lina Bo Bardi, it holds one of the largest art collection in the southern atmosphere! If you 'll visit it during lunch time, just enjoy a buffet lunch in the museum's restaurant!

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Sao Paulo, SP
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Although MASP seems to have a smaller collection when compared with other european museuns, we must remember the artworks are constantly being changed, so the turn-over is great, each time you will visit a new museum. From the permanent collection, where is the world you can find a Lawrence, a Veslasquez, a Cezanne, a Rubens, a Van Gogh and a... More

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Mexico City, Mexico
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

I am a big classical arts fan, scouring museums across Europe and North America, every time I travel. I found this one to be small and poor, considering the size and place of Brazil in the global concert of Nations. Of course, it is always a thrill to reconnect live with works of art. However, I found the concrete museum... More

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São Paulo
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43 reviews 43 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

One of the best points of Sao Paulo! First the building is very unique (specially if you are an engineer - you will love it), the collection is amazing, the event they hold are very well done! And it is at one of the avenues that best shows sao paulo style of life!

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São Paulo
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41 reviews 41 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

Cool museum in Paulista Avenue with important collections of impressionists. But the exposition is small.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

I made 3 trips to the museum to try and take it all in - not because of the size but because of the quality of the exhibitions. It wastoo much to take in in one trip! Van Gogh, Monet, Bosch, Rembrant... and many more. The Rome exhibition was also something to behold.

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Salvador, BA
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

I saw the last exphosition over Rome and its emperors. Although not the best exphosition I've seen there, it was very good, I recommend. The building itself is a landmark, quite impressive.

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Sao Paulo, SP
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012

Once inside time flies by, you cam admire and get lost into some of the art works in there... well, I usually get. Time from time especial exhibitions worth the price!

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Campinas, SP
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

It´s amazing place.A great surprise for me.Very organized, with a lot of art and very good place to go when you have some time in São Paulo

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