Núcleo Museológico de Machico – Solar do Ribeirinho

About the museum

The Solar do Ribeirinho is a 17th-century building in the centre of Machico. Machico City Council restored it to house the museum unit, which presents the history of the municipality over almost six hundred years through interactive resources based on new technologies.

The permanent exhibition is organised in four thematic areas and brings together figures and events that marked Machico, from the 15th to the 20th century. Among the most significant pieces are the Cruz de Machim, the portrait of Tristão Vaz Teixeira, first donatary captain of Machico, a 17th-century processional tableau, and a 16th-century seal with an ivory handle and silver signet. The collection also includes archaeological objects in ceramic, stone and metal, and an inscription with verses by the 18th-century poet Francisco Álvares de Nóbrega, known as “Camões Pequeno”.

Highlights

• 17th-century manor house restored in the centre of Machico
• Cruz de Machim
• Portrait of Tristão Vaz Teixeira, first donatary captain of Machico
• 16th-century seal with ivory handle and silver signet
• Interactive resources on the history of the municipality

Permanent exhibition

• Exposição permanente – Route through four thematic areas on Machico's history from the 15th to the 20th century, with the Cruz de Machim, the portrait of Tristão Vaz Teixeira and archaeological objects.

Operated by

Câmara Municipal de Machico

Admission & discounts

There is a combined ticket with the Archaeological Unit of the Junta de Freguesia; the official page gives the same price of €1.50 next to the combined ticket, so it is unclear whether the price differs. Free admission for school visits and accompanying teachers.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The building has a lift, access ramps and accessible toilets.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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