In addition to mounting permanent and temporary exhibitions, the museum also carries out ongoing cultural activities.

Since 2000, it has been modernizing its publications and museum science methods, including the fabrication of anodized aluminum showcases, the installation of fiber-optic lighting and climate-controlled areas, and the introduction of attractive visual planning.

This museological and conceptual reformulation also includes holding temporary exhibitions of other Brazilian collections, both private and institutional. They began in May 2001 with the exhibit titled “ The Sacred and Secular in the Beatriz and Mário Pimenta Camargo Collection.”

The Conservation, Documentation and Research Sector ensures the collection’s preservation and provides theoretical support for all the museum’s activities.

The Cultural Sector organizes classes, lectures, seminars and a range of events.

The Educational Service helps students, groups of elderly visitors and people with special needs by providing scheduled tours.

Opened on November 5, 1974, the Margarida Costa Pinto Library specializes in art – more specifically the decorative arts. Its services are being computerized, using the GEINFO system.

The Museum is open every day except Tuesday from 2:30 pm to 7:00 pm. It is closed on Tuesdays for maintenance and technical tasks.