Museu Afro Brasil — Attraction in Região Imediata de São Paulo

So much rich history! The man at the front desk was funny and very sweet. Apparently I did something incredibly upsetting. I video recorded in a building that doesn't mention "no videotaping". I was walking through the third floor of the museum when I over heard a security guard talking about me over his radio. I continued on through the museum when I was stopped by a serious looking man who was telling me to put my go pro away. No video recording. I told him I don't speak Portuguese and that my go pro does photos too. After the uncomfortable exchange I continued to see him more often. I felt uncomfortable. I walked toward the front desk where I greeted the nice front desk man who I spoke to about video recording. He told me its ok on the third floor after we reviewed the list of rules that only mention no flash photography. The serious looking man suddenly appeared telling the front desk man no recording upstairs. So I said that's fine but no where does it say I can't record. I felt uncomfortable and upset because the dirty looks I received from the other guy were uncalled for. He looked at me like I was scum. I won't step in...

This is one of the best museums focusing on the African diaspora that I have ever had the pleasure to visit. I've been to similar museums in Ghana, Tanzania, Washington DC and Curacao and this museum really stands out as one of the best. The vast collection encompasses everything from folk art to popular music to the slave trade Brazil's history. You could easily spend a full day here and not taking everything there is to see, particularly since in addition to their permanent collection they often have special exhibits. The curatorial approach definitely deserves special mention: This Museum overwhelms you, but in a really good way. It draws you in and makes you ask questions It helps you to see things that you wouldn't have seen before. I'm particular note. I loved the display of the Miracles. Well, almost none of the curatorial notes are presented in English I did find that I was able to take pictures of the text and use my Android phone to translate the text into English. It was a bit awkward at times, but it was definitely worth reading the curatorial notes which I thought were...

Located inside the parque ibarapuera, this treasure of an artifact collection stands proudly as a monument to Afro Brazilians and their role in the construction of modern day Brazil.

By far one of the most moving museums I have ever visited. The museum is separated into three levels, each of which illustrates the various indigenous groups that composes modern and former brazil.

What I enjoyed most of the museum are the artifacts. No where else have I seen as many artifacts up close than here. One can truly see the work and ingenuity in a lot of the pieces.

From a historical standpoint this place is priceless. They have an actual preserved hull of a ship used to transport slaves from Africa to Brazil. Playing above the ship's hul are pictures of when the ship was recovered. The front desk agent told me the hull is one of the most seen pieces of the museum's collection.

More contemporary, a good piece of the museum consists of artworks by late artists of Afro descent.

If you are in the area I would highly recommend you visit this museum. It stands above the rest in São Paulo...