The Ema Klabin House Museum is a must-see for anyone looking for an cultural tour in São Paulo. Located in Jardim Europa, the museum occupies the former home of the collector Ema Klabin, who amassed more than 1600 pieces of art during her lifetime. These include European paintings, Egyptian rarities and other treasures!
In addition to its artistic importance, the Casa Museu offers workshops and open events, such as fairs, bazaars and shows, which are free or at affordable prices. So, if you haven’t made plans for the weekend, why not add it to your list of places to visit in SP?
Ema Klabin House Museum: the collector’s history and legacy
Ema Klabin was born in 1907, the daughter of Jewish immigrants from Lithuania. Growing up, she became a frequent traveler and had the habit of acquiring works of art whenever she arrived at a destination. Over the years, she amassed a large collection of paintings by Renoir, Di Cavalcantti, Tarsila do Amaral, Marc Chagall and other great artists from Brazil and around the world.
The collection also includes 12th century Asian sculptures, 19th century sacred images and African carpets. All this in Klabin’s former residence, a 1950s house whose architecture is inspired by the Sanssouci Palace in Germany, with beautiful gardens designed by Burle Marx.
Cultural activities at affordable prices!
Ema Klabin had no direct heirs, so she decided that her house should become a museum after her death. Today, the Casa Museu has the permanent collection left by the owner as well as temporary exhibitions and occasional events such as the Bazar da Cidade.
The Ema Klabin House Museum is located at Rua Portugal, 43, in Jardim Europa. You can visit it from Wednesday to Sunday, from 11am to 5pm, and it is open until 6pm. Finally, it’s worth noting that admission costs from R$10 and is available in advance online.
