This Saturday, the 7th, marks Independence Day and also two years since the reopening of the Ipiranga Museum. For this reason, the space is preparing to host another edition of the ‘Museu do Ipiranga em Festa’ event.
This is a unique opportunity for visitors to explore the museum and celebrate Brazil’s independence in style. The program is 100% free and takes place from 9:30 am to 6 pm, with guided tours, workshops, choir and more.
Complete program for ‘Museu do Ipiranga em Festa’
The annual event hosted by USP and Sesc SP since 2017 aims to give visibility to the Ipiranga Museum and contribute to its restoration.
This year , the celebration takes on a special meaning, as it marks the second year of the museum’s reopening after its complete restoration. For this reason, the programming is full of activities for all ages.
Throughout the day, visitors have the chance to take a free guided tour of the exhibitions ‘A History of Brazil’, ‘To Understand the Museum’ and ‘Imagined Pasts’. These exhibitions promote reflections on national history and offer a unique view of the different narratives that make up Brazil’s history. The highlight is the visit to Pedro Américo’s famous painting, ‘Independência ou Morte!’, in the Museum’s Salão Nobre.
There are also a number of activities taking place outdoors. TheUSP Choir performs on the esplanade steps at 9:30am, opening the activities taking place on the French Garden’s side terraces. There, visitors can take part in workshops that include botanical prints, painting with earth paint and much more.
Vai de Roteiro and much more in Ipiranga
For those wishing to explore more of the region, there are visit routes scheduled within Independence Park. These activities are part of the SPTuris ‘Vai de Roteiro’ action, which takes place at various times from 10am to 5pm.
Finally, the celebration ends with an emotional intervention by the Baccarelli Institute Brass Quintet. At 5pm, the group will perform on the esplanade of the Ipiranga Museum.