Museums in Funchal

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Museums in Funchal

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  • AlkaK27
    London, UK7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Brilliant find! Beautiful art and ceramics pieces. Very quickly and colourful.

    We fell in love and bought a piece by RITA MACEDO

    A yellow bird on a stand. It’s all packed so cannot show a picture
    Written 2 February 2024
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  • chrispete766
    Manchester, UK208 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A bit difficult to find but we really enjoyed it. The staff were friendly and helpful. It wasn't very busy and we had a lovely couple of hours. It's fun for adults or children and a good idea for when it's raining or you wast a chill out.
    Written 8 November 2023
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  • 881markt
    Brighton, UK8 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A really interesting insight to the player , for 5euros it’s wasn’t too much out of the pocket , a nice way to spend an hour in Funchal.
    had some nice personal touches from his young career to his current , with replica trophies of the abundance of career highlights.
    Don’t go expecting a guided tour , it is a hall that is well decorated but plenty of photo opportunities and artefacts are on display.
    A nice little gift shop in reception that had some nice items
    Written 22 February 2024
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  • Gardengel-IoW
    West Sussex, UK810 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Big furnished house to look round, then you get to the collection of mugs and separate collection of tiles. No photography allowed anywhere.
    If you have done all the usual sights in Madeira this is good value at 3 euro entry and can tie in with the convent
    Good for a rainy day or to get out of the sun or just because.
    Written 16 March 2024
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  • jin6x
    Chichester, UK1 135 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A collection of different memorabilia from a former minister of tourism. Totally fascinating in the choice of collectibles.
    Written 3 March 2024
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  • skatalite
    Ramsgate, UK57 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Interesting museum which takes you on a chronological meander through the island's history. One star deducted for the pushy "chucker inner".
    Written 6 March 2024
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  • Jane H
    9 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We returned to see if there had been improvements since our last visit a year ago. The gardens on the whole remain very well maintained and the lofty trees, the shrubs and flower beds were in good condition and a pleasure to wander in and just sit and enjoy.
    The orchid area at the top of the gardens had evidently received some good attention, pots were weed-free and only good specimens retained. Larger ornamental containers were also looking better. Sadly the wooden frame shading the whole area has not been repaired, with many broken slats making it look uncared for still. Maybe just a question of time or it could be a cost thing of course. But 30 seconds less of end of year fireworks might have paid for the restauration, making the Quinta das Cruces and its otherwise superb gardens once more one of the jewels in Funchal’s crown. Something to look forward to in 2024…
    Written 2 January 2024
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  • johnphilip2013
    Liverpool, UK36 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Having visited the cathedral, this was an obvious next port of call. I thought it was absolutely superb over a couple of floors, with the viewing area of central Funchal at the top level. The combination of Flemish works and Portuguese/Madeiran art worked really well.
    I thought it was well worth the entrance fee, given the number of paintings and artifacts available. Certainly, a Must Do on any visit to Funchal.
    Written 10 August 2022
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  • Gardengel-IoW
    West Sussex, UK810 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Half hour enough unless very interested in looking at the old photographs. Much bigger place than it looks, large rooms with exhibits, mainly photos but some equipment of the era and beyond.
    Lockers were a requirement for bags. Not really sure why, not much if anything to knock over, but was free.
    7 minute (B&W of course) film show with English subtitles, tourism back in the day, the toboggans were a thing for tourists even back then.
    There is a cafe at the back of the entrance courtyard.
    Written 13 March 2024
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  • Ingrid T
    Vero Beach, FL18 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The bar they have is absolutely wonderful, this is our 4th time in Madeira, and the best Poncha we have ever had was right Gere made by Andrade ! He is very great for intellectual conversations ,well mannered & gave us great tour of the restaurant, bar & design center. We highly recommended that place & bar especially to anyone looking to have nice afternoon in Madeira with absolutely the best views of Funcal! Will definitely return!!!
    Written 12 March 2024
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  • R_A617
    Ayr, UK210 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fascinating if you are interested in the history of electricity on the island!
    Old British made turbines and examples of switches, rheostats, electrical equipment etc etc.
    Upstairs there are interactive features involving current, which would be fun for children.
    Although you get a printed guide in English, unfortunately there is only Portuguese on the explanatory panels throughout.
    Although it was not open when we visited, there is a cafe and there are toilets available.
    Written 4 June 2023
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  • Ruth R
    Halifax, UK104 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    If you like toys and particularly die cast model cars then this is for you. Other toys too, including some hand made. A personal collection assembled over the years. Even if this isn’t your hobby, it transports you back to your youth lol. Nice little museum. Open 2.30 to 4.30 so plan the visit. Nice gallery and crafts around it with coffee shop. Slightly off the tourist track but Google maps found it fine.
    Written 11 October 2022
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  • hashbyrne
    New York City, NY41 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We were lucky enough to visit Restock and spent at least 2 hours there. You can find local artistry and work at accessible prices. You will find photography, painting, drawings, prints, and also crafts and small gifts. An excellent selection, expertly curated. The man who runs the place knows the story of each artist represented, which said a lot about their care and selection.
    Written 28 May 2022
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  • Curious17656921073
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was a great little museum some gorgeous peices on show and a pretty garden very good value for money would absolutely recommend a visit
    Written 30 March 2023
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  • Veronica
    38 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    A lot of stuffed animals and old fossils but not a lot of information regarding them.
    A nice way to spend an hour or so.
    Helpful staff, even though we don't (embarrassingly) speak any portugese.
    Written 11 February 2024
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