MUSEO DO CAFE
SANTOS, SAO PAULO, BRAZIL
Coffee was the number-one export of Brazil in the 19th century and this museum pays homage to that tradition and heritage. Housed in the former Coffee Exchange building, which was renovated in 1998, the museum boasts a mixture of grand architecture, art deco interiors decorated with fine art, and stunning stained glass windows. It’s a spectacular backdrop in which to learn the history of coffee in Brazil, from cultivation to consumption.
In addition to the permanent exhibition – The Story of Coffee in Brazil – the museum is also