BAM – Centro da Banana da Madeira
Interpretation centre in Ponta do Sol dedicated to Madeira banana, with immersive installations and guided tours of the plantations.
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About the museum
The BAM – Centro da Banana da Madeira is located in Lugar de Baixo, Ponta do Sol, about 15 km from Funchal. It is an interpretation centre dedicated to the banana, one of the island's most characteristic agricultural products, and it was co-financed by the PRODERAM 2020 programme.
The visit combines art and information: immersive installations, holograms and photographs are arranged in thematic zones covering the history of the banana in Madeira, transport processes, future challenges and its role in nutrition. Outside the building, visitors can see experimental banana fields, innovative systems for transporting bunches and greenhouses with modern technology.
The centre also has a bar overlooking the plantations and a shop with items created exclusively for the BAM.
Highlights
- Immersive installations on the history of the Madeira banana
- Experimental banana fields
- Bunch transport systems and modern greenhouses
- Guided tours throughout the day
- Bar overlooking the plantations and own shop
Permanent exhibition
- Exposição permanente – Immersive and artistic installations, with holograms and photographs, on the history of the Madeira banana, transport, future challenges and nutrition.
- Founded
- 2022
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €9 |
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| Reduced | €7Seniors |
| Children & teens | €5free up to age 5 · Children aged 6 to 14 pay €5; children under 6 enter free. |
| Seniors | €7 |
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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The bar has a menu of sandwiches, snacks, sweets and drinks for the whole family.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Counter-service bar overlooking the banana plantations and a shop with items exclusive to the BAM.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours take place at fixed times in the morning and afternoon; the site is available in Portuguese, English, French and German. |
