Family-Friendly Attractions In Sao Paulo

Ibirapuera Park

Scenic park with museums, a planetarium, auditoriums & recreation areas with bike paths & courts. · Dogs allowed

Av. Pedro Álvares Cabral - Vila Mariana, São Paulo - SP, 04094-050, Brazil

Parque Villa-Lobos

Large park featuring soccer fields, bike paths, playgrounds, an amphitheater, a library & more. · Dogs allowed

Av. Prof. Fonseca Rodrigues, 2001 - Alto de Pinheiros, São Paulo - SP, 05317-020, Brazil

Museum of Art of São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand

Iconic building housing one of Latin America's most important collections of renowned art.

Av. Paulista, 1578 - Bela Vista, São Paulo - SP, 01310-200, Brazil

Zoológico de São Paulo

Big zoo in a forested area with more than 3,000 animals & invertebrates, plus educational programs.

Av. Miguel Estefano, 4241 - Água Funda, São Paulo - SP, 04301-905, Brazil

Parque da Independência

Landscaped park with topiary gardens, monuments & museums, plus a water fountain display. · Dogs allowed

Av. Nazaré, s/n - Ipiranga, São Paulo - SP, 04263-200, Brazil

Aquário de São Paulo

Spacious aquarium with thousands of animals, plus a restaurant, cinema & occasional mermaid dives.

R. Huet Bacelar, 407 - Vila São José, São Paulo - SP, 04275-000, Brazil

Parque da Água Branca

Vast urban green area home to a horseback riding arena, a geology museum & country estate replicas.

Av. Francisco Matarazzo, 455 - Água Branca, São Paulo - SP, 05001-900, Brazil

Pinacoteca de São Paulo

Longtime museum featuring 19th-century Brazilian painting & sculpture, plus educational programs.

Praça da Luz, 2 - Luz, São Paulo - SP, 01120-010, Brazil

Museu Catavento

Museum devoted to science, with a hands-on space aiming to provide social & educational experiences.

Avenida Mercúrio, Parque Dom Pedro II, s/n, São Paulo - SP, 03003-060, Brazil

Theatro Municipal de São Paulo

Built in 1911 in Renaissance & baroque styles, this theater presents operas, concerts & ballet.

Praça Ramos de Azevedo, s/n - República, São Paulo - SP, 01037-010, Brazil

Beco do Batman

Compact area of cobbled alleyways renowned for the colorful graffiti decorating its walls.

R. Medeiros de Albuquerque, 82-154 - Jardim das Bandeiras, São Paulo - SP, 05436-060, Brazil

Horto Florestal - Parque Estadual Alberto Löfgren

Wooded park home to the Otavio Vecchi Forest Museum, with a lily pond, capybaras, toucans & herons. · Dogs allowed

R. do Horto, 931 - Horto Florestal, São Paulo - SP, 02377-000, Brazil

Parque do Povo

Popular for cycling & sports, this busy riverside park has large open lawns & multiple play areas. · Dogs allowed

Av. Henrique Chamma, 420 - Pinheiros, São Paulo - SP, 04533-130, Brazil

Praça Pôr do Sol

Recreational green space featuring an open lawn for picnics & elevated views of the city & sunsets.

Praça Cel. Custódio Fernandes Pinheiro, 334 - Alto de Pinheiros, São Paulo - SP, 05463-090, Brazil

Museu da Imagem e do Som (MIS)

Museum featuring films, videos, music, photos & other artifacts of image & sound, plus events.

Av. Europa, 158 - Jardim Europa, São Paulo - SP, 01449-000, Brazil

São Paulo Botanical Garden

Large, long-running botanical garden with many endangered plants & manicured walking trails.

Av. Miguel Estefano, 3031 - Vila Água Funda, São Paulo - SP, 04301-905, Brazil

Parque da Mônica São Paulo

Lively kids' indoor theme park in a sprawling venue featuring casual eateries & colorful rides.

Av. das Nações Unidas, 22540 - Jurubatuba, São Paulo - SP, 04795-000, Brazil

Trianon Park

Also called Trianon Park, this city green space offers trails, playgrounds & many bird species. · Dogs allowed

Rua Peixoto Gomide, 949 - Cerqueira César, São Paulo - SP, 01409-001, Brazil

Museu do Futebol

Sports museum with films, photographs & interactive exhibits documenting the history of football.

Praça Charles Miller, s/n - Pacaembu, São Paulo - SP, 01234-010, Brazil

Parque Ecológico do Tietê

Sprawling park featuring native plants & animals, plus recreational activities & a museum.

Via Parque, 8055 - Vila Santo Henrique, São Paulo - SP, 03719-000, Brazil

Museu da Imigração do Estado de São Paulo

Brazilian immigration museum housed in former processing center, with interactive exhibits & garden.

R. Visc. de Parnaíba, 1316 - Mooca, São Paulo - SP, 03164-300, Brazil

Altino Arantes Building

Art deco-style banking tower built between 1939 & 1949 under the order of the state governor.

Rua João Brícola, 24 - Centro, São Paulo - SP, 01014-900, Brazil

Museu Afro Brasil

Ethnographic museum in an Oscar Niemeyer building, dedicated to the African diaspora in Brazil.

Portão 10, Av. Pedro Álvares Cabral, s/n - Vila Mariana, São Paulo - SP, 04094-050, Brazil

Museum of Contemporary Art at the University of São Paulo

Expansive museum built in 1963 showcasing modern artwork from the beginning of the 20th century.

Av. Pedro Álvares Cabral, 1301 - Vila Mariana, São Paulo - SP, 04094-050, Brazil

Parque Jardim da Luz

Public park area offering lush grounds with shady spots, a pond with a fountain & sculptures. · Dogs allowed

Praça da Luz, s/n - Bom Retiro, São Paulo - SP, 01120-010, Brazil

Museu da Casa Brasileira (MCB)

Small collection of furniture, pottery & design objects, with an events program & restaurant.

Av. Brig. Faria Lima, 2705 - Jardim Paulistano, São Paulo - SP, 01451-000, Brazil

Oca

Renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer designed this exhibition space in the shape of indigenous huts.

Av. Pedro Álvares Cabral, S/n - Portão 2 - Moema, São Paulo - SP, 04094-050, Brazil

Monumento às Bandeiras

Monument to the Flags is a massive, interactive statue honoring the country's 17th-century settlers.

Praça Armando de Sales Oliveira - Vila Mariana, São Paulo - SP, 04001-070, Brazil

Guarapiranga Ecological Park

Sprawling 250-hectares park offering native plants & animals, plus recreational activities & trails. · Dogs allowed

Est. da Riviera, 3286 - Riviera Paulista, São Paulo - SP, 04916-000, Brazil

Liberdade District

Praça da Liberdade - Liberdade, São Paulo - SP, 01506-030, Brazil

MAS SP - Museu de Arte Sacra de São Paulo

Collection of religious objects, including altars, paintings & books, in the historic Luz monastery.

Av. Tiradentes, 676 - Luz, São Paulo - SP, 01102-000, Brazil

Museu das Ilusões

Av. Rebouças, 3970 - Pinheiros, São Paulo - SP, 05402-600, Brazil

Museu da Imaginação

Children's museum with dynamic free-play areas, interactive exhibits on art & hands-on workshops.

Rua Virgilio Wey, 100 - Água Branca, São Paulo - SP, 05036-050, Brazil

Mirante - Sesc Avenida Paulista

Av. Paulista, 119 - 17 andar - Bela Vista, São Paulo - SP, 01311-000, Brazil

Parque Prefeito Mário Covas

Tree-shaded park featuring paths, benches & fitness equipment, plus picnic tables & toilets. · Dogs allowed

Av. Paulista, 1853 - Bela Vista, São Paulo - SP, 01311-200, Brazil

Caixa Cultural São Paulo

Praça da Sé, 111 - Centro Histórico de São Paulo, São Paulo - SP, 01016-040, Brazil

Solar da Marquesa de Santos

Manor house displaying an evolution of architectural styles dating back to the 18th century.

R. Roberto Simonsen, 136 - Centro Histórico de São Paulo, São Paulo - SP, 01017-020, Brazil

Museu Brasileiro da Escultura e Ecologia

A dedicated multicultural space for Brazilian sculpture, with a theater & bistro area.

R. Alemanha, 221 - Jardim Europa, São Paulo - SP, 01448-010, Brazil

MAB FAAP - Museu de Arte Brasileira

R. Alagoas, 903 - Higienópolis, São Paulo - SP, 01242-902, Brazil

Jardim Oriental Liberdade

R. Galvão Bueno, 72 - Liberdade, São Paulo - SP, 01506-030, Brazil

São Paulo Jewish Museum

Rua Martinho Prado, 128 - Bela Vista, São Paulo - SP, 01306-040, Brazil

Planeta Inseto

Museum Institute Biologico - Av. Dr. Dante Pazzanese, 64 - Vila Mariana, São Paulo - SP, 04012-180, Brazil

Parque CienTec da USP - Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia da Universidade de São Paulo

Av. Miguel Estefano, 4200 - Vila Água Funda, São Paulo - SP, 04301-904, Brazil

Historical Museum of the Butantan Institute

Butantã, São Paulo - State of São Paulo, 05503-160, Brazil

Memorial Museum Bovespa

Economy & financial history museum with a 3D cinema at the stock exchange, open Monday–Friday.

R. Quinze de Novembro, 275 - Centro Histórico de São Paulo, São Paulo - SP, 01010-001, Brazil

Casa Mário de Andrade

R. Lopes Chaves, 546 - Barra Funda, São Paulo - SP, 01154-010, Brazil

Parque Benemérito José Brás

Leafy park with a walking & running trail, sports courts & a playground, plus a mini library. · Dogs allowed

R. Piratininga, 365 - Brás, São Paulo - SP, 03042-001, Brazil

Praça Ramos de Azevedo

Praça Ramos de Azevedo - República, São Paulo - SP, 01037-010, Brazil

Escadaria do Patapio

Escadão - Jardim das Bandeiras, São Paulo - SP, 05436-065, Brazil

Casa do Tatuapé / Museu da Cidade de São Paulo

R. Guabijú, 49 - Tatuapé, São Paulo - SP, 03077-100, Brazil