Top Things to do in Madeira Islands
What to do and see in Madeira Islands, Madeira Islands: The Best Museums
The Madeira Islands are a stunning archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic — a place of lush greenery and rugged mountains 1,000km from the European mainland. where you can hike in the morning, surf in the afternoon, and finish your day in a fine restaurant where the breathtaking view is complemented by unforgettable Mediterranean or traditional Madeira cuisine.
Restaurants in Madeira Islands
1. Caravel Art Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 223 reviews
The biggest International Art Center, Gallery and Art shop based on Madeira island with worldwide delivery. We work as an art residence with Portuguese and foreign artists, representing their interests far beyond our island. We also work with several Portuguese ceramists to highlight their contemporary take on traditional Portuguese ceramics. You can get to know the artists by visiting the page ART RESIDENTS and our BLOG. See the CURRENT STOCK section for collections and works available now. All artworks are unique and have original certificate of authenticity The shop is open every day, except Sunday . The gallery is open from Monday to Friday and temporarily from 10 to 5 pm.
Reviewed By OlgaO
We had a wonderful art workshop in Caravel - this was a great chance for us to try watercolors painting, without any prior experience. The atmosphere in Caravel is very inspiring, waking up your creativity. We draw nice paintings and each of us was quite surprised with her own talent ;) Also at the back of the building they have a lovely shop with little masterpieces of ceramics, paintings, and other art. Just inside this shop it's easy to spend half-hour or more - and the biggest challenge is to choose what to buy without buying everything ;-) Thank you very much for this experience and I wish you a lot of success!
2. Madeira Optics Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 42 reviews
Exhibition of more than 2000 cameras, projectors, telescopes, binoculars and other things optical, from years 1700 to 2000.
Reviewed By honestandfair1966 - Scarborough, United Kingdom
In the ???? of Funchal hundreds of vintage cameras, binoculars, telescopes, all from private collection... a must-visit for everyone interested in photography and film. The exhibition area is spread over two floors, and a coffee/foyer/small antique shop. Upstairs you get to watch a melange of private video clips depicting Madeira from '50s onwards. Just brill! I only wish the ever-growing collection gets all support from local authorities as it is obvious the museum is in need of constant maintenance and expansion! Madeira should be proud to have such a gem of the place! It's places like this museum that make all the difference for a tourist hungry for cultural food!
3. The Museum of Contemporary Art
4. 3d Fun Art Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 86 reviews
A space for everyone where you can not only become part of 3D art, but also dive for a moment into a world of optical illusions!
Reviewed By MoleyPembrokeshire
Great fun, from young to old there is something for everyone, the memories and photos to take home with you. Lovely friendly and very helpful staff.. Hours of fun. ????
5. Rota da Cal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
6. Museu Henrique e Francisco Franco
7. Ethnographic Museum
8. Universo de Memorias Joao Carlos Abreu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 219 reviews
Reviewed By AHugh
The Universo de Memorias João Carlos Abrue, an amazing collection of mementoes collected throughout his life as journalist, traveller, poet, writer, politician, actor and artist on trips to different countries around the world. Unfortunately photography wasn't allowed on this tour, however, if you're ever in Madeira it's well worth a visit, an absolutely amazing collection of objects, jewellery and art. Tours are on the hour from 10am to 4pm. We arrived half an hour early for a coffee and patinga scone in the tea room which were delicious. The tangerine cake looked lovely too. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Will be back for both
9. MIM - Museu de Imprensa Madeira
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
The collection of the museum gathers about four dozen machines with a major typographic, lithographic, cinematic heritage, and another compilation related with Media and Communication, which features some original equipment and machines from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Reviewed By Alderado - Blackpool, United Kingdom
Found at the far side of Camara de Lobos, this printing press museum was relatively cheap to enter. Really good value. As you enter the building, you go down a level and someone should be there at a desk. The staff were lovely and were happy to introduce us to the building and what the museum had to offer. To start, there was a short presentation. Then the top level of the place is looked at before heading downstairs to look at the amazing machinery from days gone by. Some really interesting stuff. Towards the end, there is a video you can watch which shows a printing process. There are toilets available in the building too which were clean and tidy. Overall, a very nice museum with lots to look at.
10. Madeira Film Experience
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 476 reviews
Madeira Film Experience is a 30-minute audiovisual journey that covers the 600 years of the history and culture of the island known all over the world as the Pearl of the Atlantic. Let yourself be amazed with Madeira Film Experience. Session Schedule: Monday to Sunday 10:15 / 11:00 / 11:45 / 12:30 / 13:15 / 14:00 / 14:45 / 15:30 / 16:15 / 17:00
Reviewed By beedeeuniko - Madeira, Portugal
Very informative insight into the history of Madeira and very well made as well... a small and very cozy cinema awaits
