Museu Henrique e Francisco Franco
Funchal municipal museum with works and personal objects of the brothers Henrique and Francisco Franco; free admission.
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About the museum
The Museu Henrique e Francisco Franco opened on 21 August 1987 and brings together works by the brothers Henrique and Francisco Franco acquired by the Funchal Municipal Council. The collection also includes artistic and personal objects of both artists.
The museum's mission is to research, acquire, document, conserve, interpret and publicise the artistic heritage in its care. Since 1998 it has also focused on temporary exhibitions and, in 2018, it began to include the Chapel of Boa Viagem as a hub for contemporary art and culture, with its own exhibition programme.
Since 2023 the museum has been part of the Rede Portuguesa de Arte Contemporânea (Portuguese Contemporary Art Network), a structure that brings together the creation and production of contemporary Portuguese art and supports artists and creators. Visits can be accompanied by audio guides and by guided tours with advance booking.
Highlights
- Works by Henrique and Francisco Franco
- Artistic and personal objects of the two brothers
- Audio guides in Portuguese, English, Portuguese Sign Language and audio description
- Chapel of Boa Viagem, a contemporary art hub
Permanent exhibition
- Coleção dos irmãos Henrique e Francisco Franco – Works and personal objects of the two artists, acquired by the Funchal Municipal Council.
- Founded
- 1987
- Operated by
- Câmara Municipal do Funchal
- Director
- Esmeralda Lourenço
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description
Access to the entrance is by a portable ramp. Audio guides are available in Portuguese Sign Language and with audio description.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Audio guide | yes (PT, EN) |
| Good to know | Guided visits take place by advance booking via mediacao.cultura@funchal.pt. Audio guides are available in Portuguese, English, Portuguese Sign Language and audio description. |
