World Museum Guide

2 cities · 2 museums

The best museums in Brazil

Quick answer

The best museums in Brazil are Museu de Arte de São Paulo and Inhotim. World Museum Guide covers 2 museums in Brazil across 2 cities, with admission prices, opening hours and highlights for each. Check each guide for current prices and free days.

Visitor information last reviewed 30 June 2026. Check the official museum site for current details.

Museums by city

All 2 museums in Brazil, ranked

São Paulo, Brazil

Museu de Arte de São Paulo

Art Museum · Best for art lovers & first-timers

The São Paulo Museum of Art (Portuguese: Museu de Arte de São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand, MASP) is a non-profit art museum located on Paulista Avenue in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. It is well known for its headquarters, a 1968 concrete and glass structure designed by Lina Bo Bardi.

R$85 · ⏱ 2–3 hours · Closed Mondays

Brumadinho, Brazil

Inhotim

Modern & Contemporary Art · Best for art lovers & nature

One of the world's largest open-air contemporary art museums — a 5,000-acre botanical garden and art complex in Minas Gerais with pavilions by artists including Tunga, Hélio Oiticica, and Adriana Varejão.

From R$44 · ⏱ Full day

Museums in Brazil: FAQs

What are the best museums in Brazil?

The best museums in Brazil are Museu de Arte de São Paulo and Inhotim, ranked by visitor numbers and collection strength.

How many museums in Brazil does World Museum Guide cover?

World Museum Guide covers 2 museums in Brazil across 2 cities.

Are museums in Brazil free to enter?

Most charge admission, but Museu de Arte de São Paulo offer free or reduced entry on certain days or for certain visitors. See each guide for the rules.