Museum of Zoology of the University of São Paulo
The Museum of Zoology of the University of São Paulo is a public natural history museum located in the historic Ipiranga district of São Paulo, Brazil. The MZUSP is an educational and research institution that is part of the University of São Paulo. The museum began at the end of the 19th century as part of the Museu Paulista; in 1941, it moved into a dedicated building. In 1969 the museum became a part of the University of São Paulo, receiving its current name.
Main entrance of the 1941 building as of 2015
German-Brazilian zoologist Hermann von Ihering (1850–1930) led the effort to acquire and study many of MZUSP's earliest specimens.
Brazilian butterfly collection
Atlantic Forest in Boracéia Biological Station
The University of São Paulo is a public university in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. It is the largest Brazilian public university and one of the country's most prestigious educational institutions. USP is involved in teaching, research and university extension in all areas of knowledge, offering a broad range of courses.
The Viscount of São Leopoldo, precursor of the São Paulo Law School, the oldest body of the University of São Paulo, in 1827
The Faculty of Medicine in the early twentieth century.
The Law School in 1880 during Pedro II's reign
Students protesting against the military government in front of one of the university's buildings.