The Valongo Big House construction began in the mid-nineteenth century , in the historic center of Santos , in Sao Paulo. The building occupies the entire block in the Port area of ​​the city , and have hosted the Hall and the Hall of Santos. Two major fires in 1985 and 1992 , some mudslides and decades of neglect dramatically damaged its structure. With the restoration and reconstruction of the Big House the environment was chosen to host the Pele Museum depending on the player's connection with the city of Santos and the team of Santos Futebol Clube . Opened in 2014 , the site aims to narrate and save a trajectory of success and the memory of the " king of football." For this, it exposes a collection full of items that tell the history Professional make former player . Photos , Objects How trophies and cups , videos and Others, Beyond Technology Resources help compose the scenario of permanent and temporary exhibitions that are part of the museum .