Museum of Life (Museu da Vida) in Curitiba

The Museum of Life Curitiba is a cultural and educational space run by Pastoral da Criança, located in the Mercês neighborhood, focused mainly on expectant mothers, babies, toddlers, and families. Created in 2014 and opened to the public the same year, the museum covers topics related to health, nutrition, education, and citizenship across the life cycle. Visits can be spontaneous or scheduled. The space features six indoor exhibitions and two outdoor leisure areas within a spacious setting. Among the museum’s highlights are 1000 Days, the Little Play Corner, the Play Street, the Forest Trail, the Baby Corner, Crafts, the Pastoral’s History, Pastoral da Criança in action, and the Memorial to Dr. Zilda. The experience blends exhibits with activities and routes designed for early childhood and for the adults who accompany the visit. The museum’s proposal is to present, in an interactive way, themes related to child development and caring for children from pregnancy onward. That’s why it especially welcomes families with young children and anyone interested in learning about Pastoral da Criança’s educational work. Among the areas, the memorial dedicated to Dr. Zilda Arns Neumann preserves the founder’s journey and the memory of her work. The museum operates in a building that previously housed Lar-Escola Hermínia Lupion, also known as Lar das Meninas. The site maintains a historical connection to caring for children and also hosts the National Coordination of Pastoral da Criança. This context helps explain the profile of the space: institutional memory, educational initiatives, and shared spaces all in one place. For those looking for a children’s museum for expectant mothers and babies, or interactive exhibits for families in Curitiba, the visit is organized around practical content and early-childhood-friendly, accessible areas. Highlights such as Pastoral da Criança in action and the founder’s memorial also place visitors within the institution’s work and the project’s origins.