Museu Benfica - Cosme Damiao

Welcome to the Museu Benfica – Cosme Damião (Moo-zay-oo Ben-fee-kah Koz-may Dah-myown), an institution dedicated to preserving and celebrating the immense historical weight of Sport Lisboa e Benfica. Located adjacent to the…

At the heart of the museum’s second floor, you will find the absolute pinnacle of Benfica’s sporting achievements: the two European Champion Clubs' Cup trophies from nineteen-sixty-one and nineteen-sixty-two. These silver cups…

Benfica is the most successful club in Portugal, and nowhere is this more evident than in the trophy room dedicated to domestic competitions. The club has amassed a record thirty-eight Portuguese League titles, along with…

To understand the present, we must look to the origins. One of the museum’s most evocative exhibits is the recreation of the club’s first uniforms and the story of its founding in nineteen-oh-four. …

The Museu Benfica – Cosme Damião is a leader in using technology to bridge the gap between historical fact and emotional experience. One of the highlights is the virtual reality (VR) tour, which allows visitors to practically…

While football is the primary focus for many, the museum also dedicates significant space to Benfica’s multi-sport achievements. The club’s motto, 'E Pluribus Unum,' is truly reflected in its success across diverse disciplines…

As you move between the floors of the museum, you will experience the 'Elevator of History.' This is not just a mode of transport; it is a cinematic experience that uses the vertical movement to project a timeline of the club’s…

As we conclude our journey through the Museu Benfica – Cosme Damião, take a moment to reflect on the sheer scale of the history we have witnessed. We have traced the narrative from a small pharmacy in Belém to the heights of…