Football Museum, Sao Paulo (must see)

The Football Museum, located in the Pacaembu Stadium, is a 7,000 square mile facility dedicated to all things football. For a true fan of football, this exhibition hall is the thing to see. What makes this center unique is that it is dedicated to the national sport of Brazil and presents the game with no team bias whatsoever. The museum does an excellent job of telling the history of football and intertwining it with the history of the world.

Whether you are a fan of football, or not, you will enjoy an awesome multimedia experience as soon as you enter the building. The rooms are divided into sections that display different elements of the football experience. Banners, flags, and other fan items decorate the rooms. Photographs of football greats such as Pelé, Rivelino, Gilmar, Romário, and others line the walls. Video recordings of fan reactions play as you tour the movie theater.

There are also recordings of sports journalists such as Juca Kfouri, Daniel Piza, and Marcelo Tas announcing goals. The museum pays homage to the world cup and patrons will enjoy viewing the goals of football stars in the multimedia room.

Why You Should Visit:
Football history all under one roof!
Information is available in many languages and there are interactive activities that appeal to all ages.
You can even walk around the soccer field and experience the grandiosity of a football stadium first-hand.

Tip:
Make sure to see if there's a street market in front of the stadium, and include some of the best pastel and garapa (sugar cane juice) in your program.
Saturdays are free of charge but bear in mind the Museum is closed when games take place in Pacaembu, so you'd better check beforehand.