One of the world’s largest military aviation museums is set to open at Campo de Marte in 2028, and we’re giving you all the details ahead of time! The Paulista Aerospace Museum is a Brazilian Air Force (FAB) complex focused on the history of aviation, with a special emphasis on Brazil’s military aviation.
Under the direction of Air Force Major General Rodrigo Fernandes Santos, the project included the participation of the Aerospace Museum (MUSAL) in Rio. Another important partnership was with the Asas de um Sonho Museum, which provided a large portion of its collection.
The São Paulo Aerospace Museum will cover approximately 100,000 square meters and is the largest cultural project in the history of the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). In addition, the Campo de Marte area in São Paulo will also be home to a military school and a municipalpark.
The goal is to create a connection between the past, the present, and the future—a space that preserves history while offering new experiences and preparing future generations in the fields of engineering, maintenance, and aviation.
What will the experience at the São Paulo Aerospace Museum be like?
With a concept designed to go beyond simply displaying aircraft, the main purpose of this new aviation museum in São Paulo is to promote the history of aviation and bring the public closer to a world that is sometimes quite inaccessible to the general public.
The idea is to bring together in a single space themed exhibits, interactive environments, immersive defenseexperiences , and flight simulations. In addition, there will be areas dedicated to education, focusing on space research and technology.
For now, only 2% of the total project is complete. It already features a 65-meter mural by the artist Mena (Gabriel Menezes), with artwork inspired by civil and military aviation. It also includes a fitting tribute to Santos Dumont.
In addition, the following spaces have already been unveiled:
- Hangar Zero Uno: featuring aviation artifacts and model aircraft.
- Blue Hall: an area dedicated to honoring aviation figures, displaying historic uniforms.
- “From Bagatelle to Space” Hall: a space that pays tribute to the National Air Mail Service and features the exhibition “Aviation with Them,” focused on women in aviation. It will also include a timeline of aviation history.
A collection that will take your breath away
The current collection includes helmets, engines, propellers, ejection seats, and historic equipment from the Brazilian Air Force (FAB).
However, what is drawing attention right now is the massive operation set up to transport aircraft, parts, furnishings, and equipment. The logistics operation lasted about 82 days, and more than 25,000 kilometers were traveled to Campo de Marte in São Paulo.
Some sources mention the models that have already been transported and offer a sneak peek at what’s to come:
- Messerschmitt BF 109: a historic German fighter from World War II.
- Fokker T-22.
- AT-6D: North American T-6, a classic trainer.
- T-27 Tucano: a Brazilian trainer aircraft.
- T-25 Universal.
- C-95 Bandeirante: an Embraer transport aircraft.
- AH-2 Sabre (Mi-35) helicopter: a model that required a complex transport operation.
But it doesn’t stop there! The plan is to bring together 80 to 100 aircraft, including models that represent the timeline of civil and military aviation in Brazil.
