Electricity Museum

The Electricity Museum, in Funchal

The Electricity Museum of Funchal, located in a former power station, traces the history of energy in Madeira. The Funchal audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this industrial place, a witness of the modernisation of the island.

The history of energy in Madeira

The Electricity Museum of Funchal, known as the Casa da Luz, is located in a former power station of the city. It traces the history of the production and the distribution of electricity in Madeira, from its beginnings until today. There you discover imposing machines, turbines, tools and documents, which tell the modernisation of the island. This testimony of the industrial heritage highlights the technical ingenuity and the development of the archipelago.

What to see

Here you discover imposing machines, turbines, tools and documents that tell the history of electricity in Madeira, in a former power station. The Electricity Museum testifies to the modernisation and the industrial heritage of the island. It is a stop for those curious about history and techniques, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Electricity Museum, the Casa da Luz, lies in the heart of Funchal, reachable on foot. The visit follows its own hours and conditions, which vary. It is best to check the arrangements before coming.

What does the Electricity Museum of Funchal house?

The history of electricity in Madeira, through imposing machines, turbines and documents, in a former power station called Casa da Luz.

Where is the Electricity Museum?

In the heart of Funchal, in Madeira.