History museums in Funchal

One of the famous Madeira wine lodges dedicated to presenting and promoting the traditional way of making Madeira wine.

If you want to know more about its history and culture, this is a place for you. Innovative museum with a great use of interactive exhibitions.

Museum dedicated to the world-renowned Madeira embroidery. The collection features the finest, most exquisite pieces.

The Museu Photographia Vicentes, also known as the Vicentes Photo Museum, is located in Funchal, the capital city of Madeira. The museum is operated by the Autonomous Region of Madeira, a governmental body responsible for the administration of the region. The museum is dedicated to the history of photography and showcases a wide range of original photographic equipment.

Located in a former mansion of a passionate collector, this museum houses extensive collections ranging from ceramics to sculptures.

The São Lourenço Palace, located in the historic center of Funchal, in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, is a significant landmark with a dual function as a palace and fortress. It currently serves as the official residence of the Representative of the Republic in the archipelago. This monumental complex is considered the best and most imposing example of civil and military architecture on the island of Madeira.

Museum dedicated to one of the island's former greatest resource of wealth - sugar. Artifacts regarding the manufacture and trade are on display.

Museum depicting life and work of the founder of the Franciscan congregation in Madeira who was taking care of orphans.