Yelp Review 2025 #166: It's a small museum located inside Pacaembu Stadium focusing on Brazilian futebol culture and history. I went on the first Tuesday of the month which meant admission was free and they don't close till 9pm! Their normal hours are Tuesday to Sunday 9am-5pm. I was honestly expecting this place to be packed especially if you don't have to pay for admission - not that the tickets are expensive. It's 24 Brazilian Reais which is about $4.50, half price for students, low-income youth, seniors, and retirees. Children 7 and under can come in for free. I've been to futbol museums in Spain, Germany, FIFA Museum in Switzerland, etc and this museum seems underwhelming compared to the places I've been to. But remember, this is a museum focusing on Brazilian futebol only. Most, if not all, of the information are in Portuguese. But there are pictures/ graphics that will help you understand what is written. Or just take a picture and translate on your phone. It's visually interesting. It's not just pictures and memorabilia and next to them are labels you have to read and be bored by. You'll see the greatest jogador de futebol brasileiro like Marta and Pele. Nelson Rodrigues, a playwright, was credited for "inventing" Brazilian futebol. But it's Charles Miller who brought futebol to Brazil and considered the "father of Brazilian futebol". The street the stadium/ museum is on was named after him. There's a gift shop where you can get souvenirs like kits, shirts, keychains, toys, scarves, mugs, tumblers, water bottles, soccer balls, etc. The kits include Brazilian teams, Brazilian national team, Germany, Italy, and Portugal. There's a cafe should you need a snack or a drink before/ after your tour of the museum. Make sure you get your ticket online even if you're coming in for free. You walk straight to the turnstiles skipping the ticketing office line. read more

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This museum was a must visit for me since I love soccer. I really enjoyed that a few parts were interactive, the foosball tables and being able to kick a soccer ball to measure your speed are two examples. It is definitely worth checking out if you are in São Paulo. read more

If there is one thing that is ingrained in Brazil culture, it's a deep love and passion for the sport of soccer. After all, they are the most decorated team in World Cup history. With that in mind, it was a no-brainer to check out the Museu do Futebol in Sao Paulo. My buddy and I Ubered over soon after they opened and spent a couple of hours perusing all the museum has to offer. A couple of things stood out. First of all, it's a large museum with multiple levels. You can easily spend three hours there if you're reading everything. Unfortunately for me, part of it is in Portuguese only, so that complicated matters. There is a feature on Google Translate though where you can take a picture of text and it automatically translates it for you. That's the quickest way to do the job if you're willing to put in the effort. Another thing I like about the museum is that there are a good number of interactive portions. There's an area that recreates a stadium experience at a Brazilian club soccer game so you can feel the excitement of the crowd. There are holograms of Brazil's most famous soccer stars. There's an area where you can take a penalty kick by kicking a real soccer ball at a virtual goalkeeper. And more. The museum does a great job of teaching you about the history of the game and Brazil's part in it in a compelling way. The museum is laid out well, and it's time well spent, for soccer fans and non-soccer fans alike. read more

Going to this museum helped me better understand Brazilians and their culture more than any caipirinha could. These great events in the history of the sport are their history. These are their moments that generations talk about. And to be among them as they strolled through this museum was an experience I would have never even thought to ask for. I'll be the first to admit that I don't know the first thing about soccer. There is a ball, and you kick it towards a goal. Don't use your hands or arms. Okay, maybe those are the first things to know about soccer, but beyond that I have no clue. But none of that mattered as far as this museum is concerned. Of course I didn't know any of the players names, let alone that they are regarded as national heroes, but what I did learn was the regard that Brazilians have for the game and its players and, most importantly, Brazil's place in the world and the sense of national pride the people have because of it. That's it. I could go on and on about it. Just go. Go. You won't regret it...unless you're from Argentina ;) read more

Museu do Futebol - Museums Near Me - São Paulo, SP

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A fun and interactive look into the football culture in Brazil. Even if you're not a fan of the sport, it is worth the visit. read more

Museu do Futebol - Museums Near Me - São Paulo, SP

One of my favorite museum experiences. Wonderful setup. I really liked the library section of the museum because they had all kinds of old artifacts, the digital rooms are really cool as well. read more