Instituto Butantan
A world-renowned institute for snake venom antiserums and vaccines, whose snake museum and live snake house are popular with families.
Founded in 1901, the Butantan Institute is the largest producer of anti-venom serums and vaccines in Latin America. The grounds are open to the public, with several small museums: the Snake Museum displays dozens of species of live venomous snakes and spiders, and there are also a Biology Museum, a Microbiology Museum and a History Museum. The leafy grounds suit a half-day visit. A combined ticket costs about R$30, and it is closed on Mondays. Located beside the University of São Paulo campus, it is about 10 minutes from Butantã metro station by bus transfer or taxi.
Opening hours
Tuesday–Sunday, 09:00–16:30
Nearby sights
- Vila Madalena
- Beco do Batman
- Rua Oscar Freire & Jardins
- SESC Pompeia
- Museu do Futebol
- Monument to the Bandeiras
- Museu Afro Brasil
- Avenida Paulista