Madeira · MUSEUMS
10 reviewed
The island is fifty-seven kilometres end to end, so a museum visits here can cover more ground than the map suggests. These 10 are the ones to look at first, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits.
Funchal’s 3D Fun Art Museum in Madeira turns you into the artwork with 40 photo-ready scenes, silly illusions, and great value for about an hour.
“Well worth a visit and good value for money. Would definitely recommend.”
3D Fun Art Museum in Funchal turns optical illusions into hands-on photo play. Pose in 40 scenes with helpful staff tips.
“Had a really fun time with doing different poses. Staff were friendly and guided us on the best angles for the pictures.”
Private CR7 Museum and Ronaldo childhood tour in Funchal from $89, with museum entry and viewpoint stops from the cruise port.
“We had the most amazing day today with Marco! Would highly recommend. He made the day so fun and informative for my 11 year old son, even had a mini game of football. Thank you so much Marco! Donna & Nate”
Tuk tuk through Funchal Old Town with hotel pickup, market and cathedral stops, then drop-off at CR7 Museum for a Ronaldo finish.
“Our guide was a very kind person who took us around the Ronaldo’s neighborhood, soccer ground and beautiful view points, my son loved it and also took us beautiful view l points , we absolutely loved it and had a great time”
CR7 Museum private tour in Funchal with pickup, skip-the-line admission, and guided stories from Ronaldo’s childhood to today.
“Sortie planifiée en compagnie de notre guide Marco! Ponctuel, accueillant et visite complète en anglais avec beaucoup d informations. Le seul bémol le prix quand nous nous apercevons que l entrée est seulement de 5 euros au musée et que nous avons payé la sortie 80 euros par personne. Un circuit idéal pour les fans de Ronaldo.”
See modern art at MAMMA in Funchal, then settle into an evening concert with 1 drink included, great value for a flexible night out.
“Mamma's is a quirky venue. Lots of unusual artwork by one artist only. Really good music gig 'Dire Straits to Eric Clapton '. A really good evening unfortunately our last night in Madeira this year.”
A 2-hour guided visit to the Madeira Banana Museum with holograms, themed exhibits, and a walk through plantations and greenhouses.
“On apprend pleins de choses intéressantes sur la banane de Madère. c'est une activité à faire vraiment pour comprendre le pourquoi de toutes les plantations de bananiers.”
Visit the Madeira Whale Museum in Caniçal for $11. Explore whaling history, life-size models, and 3D films with a 5-language audio guide.
MAMMA in Funchal: 300 modern works in 14 zones, $11 entry, 1 day. Thought-provoking installations that challenge your thinking.
A 50-minute visit to the Sacred Art Museum of Funchal in Madeira, featuring 15th to 18th century Portuguese religious art and a terrace view.
“This was an amazing tour. Our guide was so passionate and knowledgeable. It’s a fascinating museum with lots of history and unique pieces. A lovely way to spend a couple of hours. The building itself is great and the terrace with a great view is worth the price alone!”
