Museums in Madeira
The Museum of Sacred Art, the Quinta das Cruzes Museum and the Natural History Museum in Funchal, and the Columbus House on Porto Santo.
Madeira Museum Guide
Our guide lists 27 museums in Madeira across 8 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Funchal (18), Machico (2), and Porto Santo (2).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Art & Design (30%), History & Cultural History (19%), and Special-Interest Museums (19%) – 8 of our 12 categories are represented.
3 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €6 at the median, and the middle half charge between €5 and €10.
7 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 9 offer dedicated programs for families, and 9 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 museums in Madeira
The best-known museums in Madeira
Museu CR7People · Funchal
Museu de Arte Sacra do FunchalArt · Funchal
Museu de História Natural do FunchalNature · Funchal
Palácio de São LourençoCastles & Palaces · Funchal
Museu de Fotografia da MadeiraSpecial · Funchal
Casa Colombo – Museu do Porto Santo e dos Descobrimentos PortuguesesHistory · Porto Santo
Madeira Story CentreHistory · Funchal
Museu A Cidade do AçúcarHistory · Funchal
Museu de Eletricidade - Casa da LuzTechnology · Funchal
Museu Etnográfico da MadeiraRegional · Ribeira Brava
Museums in Madeira with free admission
Museums in Madeira with programs for families
- Museu de Arte Sacra do FunchalArt · Funchal
- Museu de História Natural do FunchalNature · Funchal
- Museu de Fotografia da MadeiraSpecial · Funchal
- Museu de Eletricidade - Casa da LuzTechnology · Funchal
Museu Quinta das CruzesArt · Funchal
Casa-Museu Frederico de FreitasArt · Funchal
Museu Monte PalaceArt · Funchal
Universo de Memórias João Carlos AbreuArt · Funchal- Museu do Brinquedo da MadeiraSpecial · Funchal
Wheelchair-accessible museums in Madeira
- Museu CR7People · Funchal
- Museu de Fotografia da MadeiraSpecial · Funchal
- Madeira Story CentreHistory · Funchal
- Museu de Eletricidade - Casa da LuzTechnology · Funchal
- Museu Quinta das CruzesArt · Funchal
MUDAS – Museu de Arte Contemporânea da MadeiraArt · Calheta
Museu Henrique e Francisco FrancoArt · Funchal
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Madeira?
Our directory currently lists 27 museums in Madeira across 8 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Madeira?
Some of the best known are Museu CR7, Museu de Arte Sacra do Funchal, Museu de História Natural do Funchal, Palácio de São Lourenço, and Museu de Fotografia da Madeira.
Which museums in Madeira offer free admission?
3 museums are free to visit – for example Palácio de São Lourenço, Museu A Cidade do Açúcar, and Museu Henrique e Francisco Franco.
Which museums in Madeira are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 14 are open, such as Museu CR7, Museu de Arte Sacra do Funchal, and Casa Colombo – Museu do Porto Santo e dos Descobrimentos Portugueses.
Which museums in Madeira are wheelchair accessible?
7 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Museu CR7, Museu de Fotografia da Madeira, and Madeira Story Centre. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Madeira?
A regular adult ticket costs €6 at the median, with prices ranging from €1.50 to €18. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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