The museum is housed in the basement of the Mercado Municipal, a building of significant historical importance to the urban design of São Carlos.
The institution is named after Mário Tolentino, a prominent local educator and promoter of scientific culture.
The exhibits are designed to be tactile, allowing visitors to manipulate equipment to trigger physical and chemical reactions.
It functions as a bridge between the academic output of local institutions like UFSCar and USP and the general public.
The Science Museum of San Carlos, named after Professor Mário Tolentino, is an interactive educational space situated in the basement of the historic Mercado Municipal building in central São Carlos. The facility focuses on popularizing science through hands-on exhibits that demonstrate physics, chemistry, and biology principles for visitors of all ages. It serves as a regional hub for public engagement with scientific experimentation and local research initiatives. The museum is located at Praça Coronel Salles, a central landmark of the city. It provides a dedicated environment for schools and families to explore scientific phenomena through dynamic, non-formal learning methods. The museum is maintained by the municipal government and functions as an accessible space for scientific literacy in the heart of the city.
The main hall featuring the interactive physics installations.
Combine your visit with a walk through the surrounding historic Praça Coronel Salles.
Check the official social media channels for specialized educational workshops that run on a rotating schedule.
Avoid visiting on major public holidays when the municipal building is typically closed.
Closed on Mondays and major public holidays.
Maintain a quiet volume; do not touch exhibits marked as restricted or fragile.
