The World of Coffee Museum
A Must-Visit Destination for Coffee Lovers
Dak Lak, known as the coffee capital of the Central Highlands, boasts large nurseries and beautiful natural scenery. One of the area's highlights is the Coffee World Museum, a popular spot among young visitors to Buon Ma Thuot. The museum preserves valuable images and documents about the history and culture of coffee worldwide.
This concept, conceived over 15 years ago by Dang Le Nguyen Vu, Founder and Chairman of Trung Nguyen Legend Group, positions Buon Ma Thuot as a global coffee capital. The museum, designed as an architectural symbol, honours sustainability and the creative journey of the coffee tree, drawing coffee enthusiasts from all over the world.
Unique Architecture at the World Coffee Museum
One of the unique aspects of the World Coffee Museum is its architecture, inspired by the traditional long wooden houses of the Ede people. It comprises five distinct curved building blocks set amidst lush grass. The museum, built on an expansive site surrounded by trees, offers a fresh, airy space. The interior spaces smoothly connect, reflecting a flexible, polymorphic architectural style. The museum blends traditional architecture with modern details, creating a simple yet youthful and luxurious space.
The museum's dome, resembling a bird spreading its wide wings, is covered entirely with basalt stone, adding to its unique charm.
Inside, the museum's creative and groundbreaking space will surely captivate visitors. Its unique decor, imbued with the diverse culture of the Central Highlands, is a testament to the area's rich coffee heritage. As you explore the museum, you'll experience the pleasant aroma of coffee and discover the unique cultural features of the M'nong, Ba Na, J'Rai, and Ede ethnic groups.
Explore the Unique World of Coffee
Visiting the World Coffee Museum offers more than just architectural beauty. It provides an opportunity to delve deeper into the world of speciality coffee. The museum houses over 10,000 coffee-related artefacts, including a variety of specialized agricultural tools used in coffee production and collections related to global coffee varieties.
One of the museum's highlights is its open display space, designed with a "Living - open - interactive" concept. Visitors can touch, smell, hear, and even taste the exhibits. This interactive experience, coupled with the museum's innovative 360-degree design space, offers a unique perspective, especially for young visitors.
More Than Just a Museum
The World Coffee Museum also serves as a luxurious, modern coffee bar, offering visitors a chance to savour coffee prepared in various styles. The museum is more than just an exhibition space; it's a place to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee while watching baristas craft delicious brews.
The museum aims to provide a different experience and change perspectives on coffee. It has become a crucial venue for introducing the world's coffee culture, offering unique activities such as shows that explore the three coffee civilizations of Ottoman, Zen, and Roman, combined with 3D mapping technology, and ballet performances narrating the story of these civilizations.
With more than 15 thematic exhibitions and over 350 cultural and artistic events, the World Coffee Museum has educated millions of visitors about the intellectual values of coffee in history, economics, science, art, and more. It strives to promote traditional cultural values and provide the local community access to international activities.
The museum continues to be a unique destination for coffee lovers worldwide, contributing to the transformation of Buon Ma Thuot into the "Coffee City of the World."
