Museum
Santa Catarina Art Museum
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The Santa Catarina Art Museum (MASC) is a premier cultural institution in Florianópolis, dedicated to modern and contemporary Brazilian art. Housed in a striking modernist building in the city center, the museum features rotating exhibitions drawn from its permanent collection of over 1,500 works by notable Brazilian artists. Visitors can explore paintings, sculptures, and installations that reflect the country's artistic evolution from the mid-20th century onward. The museum also hosts educational programs and temporary shows, making it a dynamic hub for art lovers.
Don't miss
- Permanent collection with works by iconic Brazilian modernists like Victor Meirelles and Alfredo Volpi.
- Rotating temporary exhibitions featuring contemporary Brazilian artists.
- Architectural design of the building itself, a landmark of modernist architecture in the city.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Santa Catarina Art Museum
You can visit Santa Catarina Art Museum on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
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