Museu Benfica

About

Located beside Estádio da Luz, the Museu Benfica – Cosme Damião celebrates the legacy of Portugal’s most decorated football club, Sport Lisboa e Benfica. Opened in 2013 and named after one of the club’s founders, the museum spans three floors and over 4,000 square metres, showcasing more than 1,000 objects across 29 themed areas. Visitors encounter a dazzling array of trophies, historic jerseys, multimedia exhibits, and interactive installations—including a lift surrounded by video walls that leads to a geodesic dome screening a short film on the club’s history. The museum also explores Benfica’s impact beyond football, highlighting achievements in athletics, cycling, and other sports. With its blend of technology, storytelling, and emotion, the Museu Benfica offers an immersive experience for fans and newcomers alike. Easily accessible via the Blue Line metro to Colégio Militar/Luz, it’s a must-visit destination for anyone curious about Lisbon’s sporting heritage and the enduring spirit of the Eagles.

Lisbon Portugal

Location

The Museu Benfica – Cosme Damião is located at Avenida Eusébio da Silva Ferreira, 1500-313 Lisbon, in the Benfica district. Named after one of the club's founders, Cosme Damião, this museum opened in 2013 and is adjacent to Benfica’s iconic stadium, Estádio da Luz, just about 140 meters away. It occupies a modern building of roughly 4,000 square meters across three floors with 29 thematic areas showcasing around 1,000 items from a collection of 30,000 artifacts. These include trophies, documents, images, and audiovisual presentations that cover the history and cultural impact of the Sport Lisboa e Benfica club within the context of Lisbon, Portugal, and even global events. The museum offers rich interactive experiences such as a hologram of the legendary Eusébio, video walls surrounding an elevator ride transporting visitors to a geodesic dome with a club history film, and extensive displays honoring the club’s heritage. Nearby, visitors can explore the Estádio da Luz, the football stadium hosting S.L. Benfica’s home matches, and Pavilhão Fidelidade, a multi-sport arena of the club. The Colombo Centre shopping mall is also within walking distance, providing a range of dining and shopping options. The museum is accessible by metro with stations like Alto dos Moinhos and Colégio Militar/Luz nearby, and by various bus routes, making it convenient for visitors to reach.