Museu de Electricidade - Casa da Luz

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unusual little museum

This museum is well worth a visit. It tells the story of electricity on the island and has plenty... read more

Reviewed 4 weeks ago
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We visited this museum housed in Funchal power station. It provides a fascinating history on the... read more

Reviewed 17 March 2019
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

This museum is well worth a visit. It tells the story of electricity on the island and has plenty of interesting interactive exhibits. The children's gallery is good.

Date of experience: July 2019
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Reviewed 9 June 2019 via mobile
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Date of experience: May 2019
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Date of experience: April 2019
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Date of experience: March 2019
Reviewed 17 March 2019 via mobile

We visited this museum housed in Funchal power station. It provides a fascinating history on the provision and harnessing of power in Madeira. On 2 levels with an interactive section on the first floor.

Date of experience: March 2019
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Reviewed 9 March 2019

This Museum may not be everybodies choice, but for those with a love of engineering, or industrial history, or like me, both, then this is a must see. The museum is well laid out and appointed with toilets and a nice coffee shop. The entrance...More

Date of experience: February 2019
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Reviewed 22 February 2019
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Date of experience: February 2019
Reviewed 19 February 2019 via mobile

If you understood electricity, then this is of great interest but I found it a little more like a 5 watt bulb. Has a lot more potential. The entry fee is reasonable and ok to visit to get indoors for a while

Date of experience: February 2019
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Reviewed 25 January 2019
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Date of experience: September 2018
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