City Museum
About This Museum
You might not expect to find a world-class cultural hub tucked away on Rua Expedicionário Lellis, but the City Museum of Sertãozinho is exactly that. It’s the kind of place where history feels immediate and personal, not locked away behind glass. The collections weave together the grand narratives of industry with the intimate stories of local residents. Stepping inside is less like visiting a sterile gallery and more like walking through the living memory of the city itself.
Collection Highlights
Look for the stunning vintage photographs that capture Sertãozinho's transformation from a rural landscape to an agricultural powerhouse. The museum also curates fascinating personal artifacts—from a sugar baron's engraved watch to a seamstress's well-loved sewing machine—that tell the human stories behind the region's economic boom.
Visitor Information
It's easy to find in the Centro neighborhood, and spending an afternoon here feels more like an exploration than a formal museum tour. Just check their hours before you go, as they can sometimes change for local holidays or special community events.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a beautifully preserved early 20th-century building, its facade features classic Portuguese-style tiles and tall, shuttered windows that hint at its historical significance. The interior seamlessly blends original architectural details like high ceilings and patterned floor tiles with modern, minimalist exhibition spaces.
Contact & Location
Address: Rua Expedicionário Lellis, Jardim São José, Sertãozinho, Região Imediata de Ribeirão Preto, Região Metropolitana de Ribeirão Preto, Região Geográfica Intermediária de Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Região Sudeste, 14170-500, Brasil
Phone: +55 16 3945-9363
Website: Visit Website
