Itau Cultural Institute
Itau Cultural Institute
4.5
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
About
taú Cultural is an institute dedicated to the research and production of content as well as mapping, fostering and dissemination of artistic and intellectual expressions. In this way, it contributes to the enhancement of the culture of a society as complex and diverse as Brazil. By considering culture a key tool to the construction of the country's identity and an effective means to promote citizenship, Itaú Cultural seeks to democratize and encourage social participation. A center of cultural reference, for 28 years the institute has been promoting and propagating the Brazilian output - both in and out of the country. Its programs - such as Rumos - as well as its mission and vision emphasize the institute's consistent distinctive features that place it among the most important cultural institutions in Brazil.
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Neighbourhood: Sé
Sé, which derives its name from Sé Square, is a central neighbourhood in historic São Paulo. Close by, the Law School, the Museum of the Court of Justice and the Metropolitan Cathedral offer inspiring architecture. If you are looking for cultural activities, head to Caixa Cultural and check the schedule. In the area there is a popular pedestrian street called “Rua Direita”, one of the first streets in the region, which today marks the crowded perimeter. Sé is a great area to explore during daytime, but use caution if visiting alone at night.
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- Brigadeiro • 4 min walk
- Vergueiro • 8 min walk
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Lucas Sillig Pereira
Brazil26 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
An excellent option to visit when you are in São Paulo! It is located on Av. Paulista, near "Brigadeiro" Station and entry is free!
It has a wonderful structure. There is a cafe and water drinkers.
The infrastructure is also designed to serve people with some physical limitations. Everything is very well organized and clean.
You must leave your belongings in the locker when entering.
On the 6th floor, we find the history of Brazil told through banknotes, stamps, and all existing coins and medals. On the floors below, we see other exhibitions, with paintings by various artists representing the beauty of Brazilian fauna and flora. On the ground floor, there is always a new exhibition for the public.
It has a wonderful structure. There is a cafe and water drinkers.
The infrastructure is also designed to serve people with some physical limitations. Everything is very well organized and clean.
You must leave your belongings in the locker when entering.
On the 6th floor, we find the history of Brazil told through banknotes, stamps, and all existing coins and medals. On the floors below, we see other exhibitions, with paintings by various artists representing the beauty of Brazilian fauna and flora. On the ground floor, there is always a new exhibition for the public.
Written 4 September 2024
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Archie
Glenmoore, PA7,745 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
We visited this beautiful center. It had some school groups. Free entrance. There are multiple floors. You can take the elevator. We enjoyed walking around looking at the paintings of birds and flowers. The coin collection was so interesting. You have a little magnifying glass to see better. We enjoyed an exhibit about photography from a model. A must visit
Written 23 June 2024
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Milton Kanno
Sao Paulo, SP9,892 contributions
Oct 2017 • Solo
Nice place... supported by a huge Bank player, this place Always have good expositions, art and culture activities and movies festivals. What you pay for Parking your car is 13 brz for a 12h period. Great option for bringging people who dont live in the city.
Written 2 October 2017
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RafaellaNunes
Sao Paulo, SP78 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
I always like to visit Itau Cultural to take a peek at their carefully built/organized exhibitions. Plus: free entrance to the galleries.
Written 9 July 2018
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tzanoni
Sao Paulo, SP857 contributions
May 2011
It´s a cultural institute funded by the biggest bank in Brazil. There are always good expositions e things to see here.
Written 28 June 2011
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Luluspice
Brazil34 contributions
Sept 2019
A place that offers a lot of free activities for all kinds of public. Music, theater, exhibitions and much more.
The staff is polite, sympa and efficient.
Go and see.
The staff is polite, sympa and efficient.
Go and see.
Written 10 October 2019
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FerMartins
Sao Paulo, SP5 contributions
Apr 2012
If you're walking on Paulista Ave. with nothing to do, try Itau Cultural.
There is always something good, usually for free, going on there!
If not, you can at least have a nice coffee at a pleasent place.
=)
There is always something good, usually for free, going on there!
If not, you can at least have a nice coffee at a pleasent place.
=)
Written 18 May 2012
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ABorne
Sao Paulo, SP120 contributions
Nov 2018 • Family
I've been several times and I love coming back always. It has great temporary exhibitions and an excellent collection of its own. It is also a good place to have a coffee and eat a snack.
Written 12 December 2018
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selos10
los angeles113 contributions
Sept 2018 • Solo
This institute displays the collection of the founder of the bank. Valuable documents and coins and medals are in display and provide a good summary of the histor of Brazil. Not as heralded as other museums this collection provides a valuable addition. It also has rotating exhibits on the lower level.
Written 22 September 2018
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Kris
Tbilisi, Georgia8 contributions
Jul 2018
very diverse exhibitions
from furniture, old maps to contemporary art and modern drawings
and: for free !!!
from furniture, old maps to contemporary art and modern drawings
and: for free !!!
Written 14 July 2018
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É preciso chegar muito antes na fila para retirar ingressos?
Written 10 July 2019
Gente, não entendi! Passeio cultural pela Paulista pagando??? Gente eu faço isso de graça e as pessoas me pagam almoço , jantar, lanches e está muito bom! Jamais cobraria para visitar lugares públicos na Paulista como Itaú Cultura, SESC , Japan House , Casa das Rosas e dia de terça-feira o Masp é gratuito! As pessoas deveria se doar mais ao invés de cobrar para explicar sobre a história de SP. Eu mesma guio colegas de outros países em inglês e acho fantástico a troca de experiências! Se eu fosse cobrar, eu cobraria um emprego fixo ou um investimento no meu negócio/ cobrar para mostrar a cidade , afff no way
Written 9 March 2020
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