Casa Guilherme de Almeida

Casa Guilherme de Almeida (Guilherme de Almeida House)

Opened in 1979, the biographical and literary museum Casa Guilherme de Almeida (Guilherme de Almeida House) (1890-1969) is installed in the home where he lived from 1946 until his death. It aims to preserve the legacy and memory of the poet, translator, journalist and lawyer from São Paulo and one of Brazilian’s modernist movement mentors. The acquis consists of a significant collection of works of art mainly given to the poet by the leading artists of Brazilian modernism. There is also a library, a newspaper and magazine archive and a photographic archive. The museum offers intense cultural programming, including courses, workshops, lectures, round tables and concerts.  

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