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MUMAC opens coffee-themed escape room in Milan

other · 2026-04-27

In 2024, the MUMAC – Museo della Macchina per Caffè di Cimbali Group, located in Binasco, Milan, introduced a coffee-themed escape room named Mumac Coffee Escape. This interactive experience allows small groups to unravel a mystery centered around a theft involving a coffee machine from the museum's extensive collection, renowned as the largest and most significant globally. Two gameplay options are available: 'Mistery,' a one-hour challenge across seven museum rooms, and 'Investigation,' a two-hour adventure that includes the Mumac Academy. Participants utilize a booklet with puzzles and a web app for answers. The inaugural session will take place on March 16, with group prices between €160 and €230. Museum director Barbara Foglia emphasized the aim to attract new audiences and enhance engagement with coffee culture.

Key facts

  • MUMAC launched Mumac Coffee Escape in 2024
  • Escape room involves a theft plot targeting a coffee machine
  • Two versions: 'Mistery' (1 hour) and 'Investigation' (2 hours)
  • Created with Play The City, English version coming soon
  • First session on March 16, 2024, price €160-€230 per group
  • Target audience: companies, coffee lovers, general public
  • MUMAC has the world's largest collection of coffee machines
  • Museum includes designs by Ponti, Munari, Mari, Castiglioni, Sottsass

Entities

Artists

  • Ponti
  • Munari
  • Mari
  • Castiglioni
  • Sottsass

Institutions

  • MUMAC – Museo della Macchina per Caffè di Cimbali Group
  • Cimbali Group
  • LaCimbali
  • Faema
  • Casadio
  • Emerson
  • Slayer
  • Play The City
  • Mumac Academy
  • Giro d'Italia
  • La Prima della Scala
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Binasco
  • Milan
  • Italy
  • Malpensa

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