Centro de Ciência do Café

About the museum

The Centro de Ciência do Café, in Campo Maior, belongs to Delta Cafés and opened on 28 March 2014, following the former Museu do Café, which had opened in 1994. The building has a total area of 3,426 m² and aims to promote the culture and science of coffee, in a space of knowledge and leisure that stimulates curiosity.

The route covers the legend of Kaldi and the geographical origin of coffee, its trade in the producing countries, its spread across the world and in Portugal, coffee in society, painting, literature and cinema, and its effects on health. A greenhouse recreates the habitat of the coffee plant, with a tropical climate. The permanent exhibition brings together roasters, mills, coffee pots and cups, among other objects, and includes the first coffee tin and the first van of Delta Cafés.

From Monday to Sunday there are demonstrations and tastings of coffee-based drinks.

Highlights

• Greenhouse that recreates the habitat of the coffee plant
• Permanent exhibition of roasters, mills, coffee pots and cups
• First coffee tin and first van of Delta Cafés
• Demonstrations and tastings of coffee-based drinks
• Virtual visit available

Permanent exhibition

• Exposição permanente do café – Roasters, mills, coffee pots and cups from the collection, plus spaces on the legend of Kaldi, the trade in coffee, coffee in society and its benefits.

Founded

2014

Operated by

Delta Cafés

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

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Kids & families

• Hands-on stations

The centre has interactive activities and a mascot, Mico, who introduces coffee to children.

Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

According to a 2021 guide: café, shop, auditorium and terrace.

Events & venue rental

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