Madeira Story Centre

The Madeira Story Centre, in Funchal

The Madeira Story Centre is an interactive museum that tells the history of Madeira, in Funchal. The Funchal audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this lively place, which traces the epic of the island from its origins to the present day.

The epic of the island told

The Madeira Story Centre is a museum located in the old town of Funchal, devoted to the history of Madeira. In a lively and interactive way, it traces the epic of the archipelago, from its volcanic formation and its discovery by the Portuguese navigators, to its development around sugar, wine and tourism. Reconstructions, objects and playful devices allow you to understand how this island of the Atlantic became the renowned destination it is today.

What to see

Here you discover, in a lively and interactive way, the history of Madeira, from its volcanic formation to its development around sugar, wine and tourism, through reconstructions and objects. The Madeira Story Centre traces the epic of the island. It is a playful stop for those curious about history and for families.

Practical information

The Madeira Story Centre lies in the old town 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 Madeira Story Centre present?

The history of Madeira in a lively and interactive way, from its volcanic formation and its discovery to its development around sugar, wine and tourism.

Where is the Madeira Story Centre?

In the old town of Funchal, in Madeira.