About
The Museu Felícia Leirner is an art museum in Campos do Jordão, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It is set in the Alto Boa Vista district at Avenida Dr. Luis Arrobas Martins, 1880, in the hills of the Mantiqueira mountains, a region long known as a retreat from the heat of the city.
The museum is devoted to the work of a Polish-born sculptor, and its rooms are arranged around her sculptures. Visitors come to look closely at the forms and materials she worked with, and to see how the pieces sit within the museum's grounds.
What a visit offers
- Sculpture: a focused collection of works by one artist, which makes for a calm and unhurried viewing.
- Performance venue: the museum also houses a space for performances, so a visit may coincide with a show.
- Garden space: outdoor areas let you move between the indoor galleries and the open air.
Around the museum
Campos do Jordão is a mountain town, and its cooler climate and green surroundings give the museum a quieter setting than many city galleries. Combining a morning here with a walk or a meal in the town makes a relaxed day out from São Paulo's bustle.
If you enjoy sculpture, or simply want a peaceful place with art and gardens, the Museu Felícia Leirner is worth considering. It is best to check the museum's current arrangements before you travel, as details of visiting may change.