Which museum opened in Santos in 2014 to honor Pelé?

The Museu Pelé opened in Santos in 2014 to honor Pelé and preserve the story of his football career. It was inaugurated on 15 June 2014, during the World Cup held in Brazil that year.

The museum occupies historic buildings in the Valongo area of Santos, the city where Pelé became a global star with Santos FC. Its exhibits include photographs, shirts, boots, trophies and interactive displays documenting his life, club career and Brazil’s international triumphs.

The collection also connects Pelé’s international fame with his early life. Among the displayed objects is a replica of the Jules Rimet Trophy, as well as memorabilia associated with his childhood and rise from a young player to a three-time World Cup winner.

It is distinct from Museu do Futebol, the broader football museum in São Paulo. Museu Afro Brasil focuses on Afro-Brazilian history, while Museu do Mar explores maritime subjects; neither is the Santos institution dedicated specifically to Pelé.