Instituto Butantan

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A somewhat unusual, exotic and rather hair- raising attraction that is not for the squeamish! This research institute was set up to find antidotes for poisonous animal and insect bites and is now a world- leader in its field. There are four main sections.

The Butantan Institute is a center of biomedical research, tied with the State secretary of the Health of São Paulo.

Its mission is to develop studies and basic research in the area of Biology and Biomedicina, related directly or indirectly, with public health.

One of the tourist attractions of São Paulo, the Butantan has 3 museums and a gorgeous park.

Established in 23 of February of 1901, as Serumtherapico Institute it takes you on a fascinating journey through unfamiliar territory.

The Butantan Institute is a center of biomedical research tied with the Secretariat of the Health of the Government of the State of São Paulo.

Hours : Tu- Su 9a- 4:30p




Contact Information

Instituto Butantan
Av. Vital Brasil, 1500 Butantã
05503-900 Sao Paulo

Tel. +551137267222
instituto@butantan.gov.br
http://www.butantan.gov.br



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