Mazzaropi Museum

The Mazzaropi Museum is a museum dedicated to the life and work of the great Brazilian actor and director Amasio Mazzaropi. The museum is located in Taubate. The great brazillero grew up in Taubata, began his creative biography here in school productions. Already being an eminent actor, Mazzaropi acquired land in his native places for the construction of a future film studio and began to shoot his famous films, the scenery for which were luxurious views of the tropical nature of Taubate.

The Mazzaropi Museum was opened in 1994 by his adopted son Pericles in order to preserve for future generations the memory of the huge role that the work of Amasio Mazzaropi had for the development of Brazilian cinema. The museum is located on the territory of the former film studio. Here you can see many artifacts illustrating the bright creative path of the famous Brazilian master, as well as learn what an amazing path he went from the son of a poor Italian immigrant to the recognized king of pop culture.

The exposition of the Mazzaropi Museum is located in a building in the Art Nouveau style. If desired, visitors can order a tour of the museum. Also, the museum regularly hosts lectures on the history of cinema, new technologies in cinema. Local and touring musicians perform here, show films with subsequent discussion. The museum plays a significant role in the cultural life of Taubate.