Between football and sexual diversity: 5 museums not to be missed in Brazil - voila! tourism

Named after the most famous architect in Brazil.

Oscar Niemeyer Museum (Photo: ShutterStock)

The spectacular beaches, the unique culture, the kind people, the unique food, the perfect weather and the lively nightlife.

There are quite a few reasons to visit Brazil, one of the most visited countries in the world, which attracts tens of millions of visitors from all over the world every year.

But besides peace and quiet, spectacular views and fun attractions, in the territory of Brazil, to which Pegasus company organized trips regularly go, there are some of the most special and important museums in the world.

Planning a trip to this magical country?

We have compiled 5 museums that you should not miss.

One of the most famous museums not only in Brazil, but in all of South America.

The Art Museum of Sao Paulo (Photo: ShutterStock)

The Sao Paulo Museum of Art

One of the most famous museums not only in Brazil but in all of South America, is the Sao Paulo Museum of Art, which is in an unusual building.

The structure that resembles a huge box can be seen from a long distance;

It is surrounded by giant red columns and is considered one of the most prominent architectural buildings in Brazil.

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The Sao Paulo Museum of Art, considered the first modern museum in the country, contains the most important collection of Western art in Latin America, with over 11,000 works of art by local and international artists (including works by Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso, Velázquez, Dali and more), including paintings, photographs, fashion accessories, sculptures and archeology works from different periods.

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The Football Museum in Brazil

The Football Museum, Sao Paulo (Museu do Futebol)

Football in Brazil is a way of life, no less.

Brazilians live and breathe the game from childhood, and no matter where you go in this huge country, you're likely to come across a makeshift soccer field, a ball and kids running around.

At the Brazil Football Museum, located in a football stadium in the city of Sao Paulo, you can learn about the special relationship between Brazilians and football throughout history, in a fun and experiential way.

In this extraordinary museum, many are represented - historical photos, exciting videos, nostalgic recordings, interactive games for children and of course the best goals of the biggest Brazilian stars - from Pele, through Ronaldo to Ronaldinho and Neymar.

You can also find a souvenir shop with an impressive collection of football shirts from all over the world.

The Museum of Tomorrow in Rio is a different kind of science museum.

The impressive structure includes a sustainable design, which combines natural energy and light sources, and focuses on ecology, sustainability and the future of the planet.

Besides changing and permanent exhibitions and various exhibitors, the museum square has many green areas, including landscaped gardens, paths and recreational areas.

In most cases, the various exhibits presented in the museum are related to environmental issues such as climate change, the technological revolution, and more.

The highlight of the place is undoubtedly the impressive entrance to it.

As soon as you enter the museum, you will reach a special hall built in the shape of an oval, where a unique film is projected for passers-by, presenting the evolution of man and the creation of life.

A different kind of museum.

The Museum of Tomorrow (Photo: ShutterStock)

The Museum of Sexual Diversity, São Paulo (The Museum of Sexual Diversity) The Museum of Sexual Diversity

of São Paulo was established in 2012, mainly for one main purpose: to preserve the social, political and cultural heritage of the LGBT community in Brazil through in-depth research. The unique museum - the first which is dedicated to the important issue in South America - will provide you with a special look into the LGBT community in Brazil, from the 1960s to the present day, from the difficult and oppressive beginning marked by hostile governments and the AIDS epidemic to the first pride parade held in the country.

The Museum of Sexual Diversity opened in a particularly intriguing location - in a busy subway station in the center of the city, and in addition to queer art, you can also find social gatherings of various kinds.

A visit to this unique museum provides a glimpse into the life of the local LGBT community and teaches the local public about different sexual identities, through special exhibits.

This spectacular museum located in the city of Curitiba is named after Oscar Niemeyer, Brazil's most famous architect.

Niemeyer designed the museum himself, and he presents it in his famous modernist-commercial style.

It resembles a UFO in its shape and you can find a series of changing exhibitions of both Brazilian and international artists, as well as a permanent exhibition of Niemeyer's best works.

The museum consists of two separate buildings: the old Castelo Branco building, and next to it an impressive new building with an area of ​​about 3,000 m "R" shaped like an eye.

In this interesting building you can find, among other things, a huge exhibition space surrounded by glass, impressive sculptures, deep paintings and many other beautiful works.

Most of the significant works can be found in the nine rooms of the first floor, including works by Frida Kahlo and Andy Warhol.

The article is sponsored by Pegasus Organized Trips Abroad - as part of its goal of promoting familiarity with world cultures and enriching knowledge.

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