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Pinacotheca of the State of São Paulo

Pinacotheca of the State of São Paulo
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The Pinacoteca de São Paulo (Portuguese for "pinacotheca (picture gallery) of the state of São Paulo") is a visual arts museum focused on Brazilian art from the 19th century to the present day, in dialogue with various cultures from around the world. Founded in 1905 by the Government of the State of São Paulo, the Pinacoteca is the oldest art museum in the city and has three buildings: Pinacoteca Luz, Pinacoteca Estação and Pinacoteca Contemporânea. The museum holds exhibitions of its renowned collection of Brazilian art and temporary exhibitions of national and international artists.

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  • Built 1905
Address
2 Praça da Luz, Bom Retiro
Hours
Open now · closes 5:30 pm
Weekly hours
Mon10 am–5:30 pm
TueClosed
Wed10 am–5:30 pm
Thu10 am–5:30 pm
Fri10 am–5:30 pm
Sat10 am–5:30 pm
Sun10 am–5:30 pm

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