Instituto Butantan
main building of the research institute in São Paulo, Brazil
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Instituto Butantan
Welcome to the Instituto Butantan, one of the world's most prestigious scientific institutions and a cornerstone of Brazilian public health. Founded in 1901 by the visionary doctor Vital Brazil, this institute began as a response…
Listen in the app2Casa de Afrânio do Amaral — The Director's Residence
We begin our detailed exploration at the Casa de Afrânio do Amaral, a majestic building erected in 1931. This house was idealized by the renowned scientist Afrânio do Amaral to serve as the official residence for the directors of…
Listen in the app3The Ground Floor — From Living Rooms to Boardrooms
Moving into the ground floor of the Casa de Afrânio do Amaral, you step into spaces where history and administration currently coexist. The room that now serves as the main meeting hall was once the family's living room. …
Listen in the app4The Stained Glass and The Staircase
As we prepare to ascend to the upper floor, take a moment to admire the architectural transition. The hallway next to the reception features beautiful hydraulic tile floors that mimic porcelain mosaics, a popular choice for…
Listen in the app5The Upper Rooms — The Nerve Center of Leadership
The upper floor of the house, once the private sleeping quarters of the Amaral family, is now the administrative nerve center for the leadership of Butantan. The master bedroom of Afrânio do Amaral is currently occupied by the…
Listen in the app6The Microbiology Museum — Exploring the Invisible
Leaving the director's residence, we move toward the more public-facing side of the institute, specifically the Museum of Microbiology. This facility is a pioneer in Brazil, designed to make the invisible world of microbes…
Listen in the app7The Serpentarium — Where Research Meets the Public
No visit to Butantan is complete without spending time at the Serpentarium, perhaps the most famous part of the institute for the general public. Here, you can observe various species of snakes in enclosures that mimic their…
Listen in the app8Instituto Butantan
As we conclude our tour of the Instituto Butantan, take a moment to look across the green campus at the various pavilions and labs. You have walked through a site that represents the very best of Brazilian scientific tradition. …
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What is Instituto Butantan?
Instituto Butantan is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -23.5678, -46.7186 |
| Last updated |
