Tourist Attractions in São José dos Campos

Published in Mar 02, 2026 11:39 AM

Roberto Burle Marx City Park

The Roberto Burle Marx City Park (Parque da Cidade Roberto Burle Marx) is a vast green area of about 960,000 m², featuring walking trails, a lake with an artificial island, and landscape design by the renowned Brazilian artist Roberto Burle Marx. The park also showcases architectural works by Rino Levi. Within its grounds is the Folklore Museum, dedicated to preserving and promoting regional popular culture.

: Roberto Burle Marx City Park

Vicentina Aranha Park

Vicentina Aranha Park is a historic and cultural landmark, spanning 84,500 m² with more than 80% of its area covered in green spaces. Designed by architect Ramos de Azevedo, it combines preserved pavilions with a tranquil natural environment. The park regularly hosts cultural, educational, and wellness activities in the open air.

: Vicentina Aranha Park

Santos Dumont Park

Located in the city center, Santos Dumont Park covers about 46,000 m² and offers walking paths, fitness equipment, a Japanese garden, a lake, and playgrounds. It also features replicas of historic aircraft, including Santos Dumont’s 14-Bis and the Bandeirante, symbolizing Brazil’s pioneering role in aviation.

: Santos Dumont Park

Brazilian Aerospace Memorial (MAB)

The Brazilian Aerospace Memorial (Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro - MAB) highlights the nation’s aerospace achievements. Its exhibitions include both indoor collections and outdoor displays of aircraft and rockets. Visitors can see full-scale models such as the VLS Satellite Launch Vehicle, as well as aircraft like the EMB-110, EMB-120, and the Super Tucano.

: Brazilian Aerospace Memorial (MAB)

Interactive Science Museum (MIC)

With the aim of sparking interest in the study of science and promoting a better understanding among its visitors of the nature and application of Science and Technology for the benefit of humanity, the Interactive Science Museum (MIC) follows the model of the Museu Catavento in São Paulo and features modern facilities.

The museum offers activities and exhibitions on science and culture, including central-force orbit demonstrations, the relative sizes of the planets, the Sun, a smoke cannon, cylindrical bubbles, sculptural bubbles, an inertia train, a super loop, centrifugal force, spinning basketball, a tube harp, and a Wimshurst electrostatic machine. In total, there are more than 50 attractions available to visitors.

Opening Hours
Tuesday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with sessions starting at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
Saturdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Booking
Appointments must be scheduled by filling out the form available on the website https://servicos.sjc.sp.gov.br/agendamento_visitas/agendamento.aspx?local=555

: Interactive Science Museum (MIC)