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    Madeira Story Centre

    800 Reviews
    #30 of 111 things to do in Funchal
    Museums, History Museums
    Opens in 7 min: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Rua Dom Carlos I 27-29, Funchal, Madeira 9060-051, Portugal
    Open today: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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    “SO MUCH INFORMATION IN A SMALL SPACE”

    We popped in after walking into the Old Town from where we were staying in the Lido area. What a... read more

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    Mike S
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    Buckingham, UK
    “Great Place to Start your Madeiran Visit”

    We were very pleasantly surprised at how much we enjoyed the Story Centre. It gave us a really... read more

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    ExperiencePEI
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    Bedeque, Canada
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    The Madeira Story Centre is a Museum situated in Funchal's Old Town centre where you can learn about Madeira's history in such a way, that you will feel that you are a part of it! The contents of the Museum are rigorous and detailed in order to give...more
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    Rua Dom Carlos I 27-29, Funchal, Madeira 9060-051, Portugal
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    Reviewed yesterday
    SO MUCH INFORMATION IN A SMALL SPACE

    We popped in after walking into the Old Town from where we were staying in the Lido area. What a surprise - loads of information presented in a logical way, with excellent interpretations, tableaux and "hands-on" stuff, suitable for most ages and levels of historical...More

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank Mike S
    Reviewed 3 days ago
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    Date of experience: March 2019
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great Place to Start your Madeiran Visit

    We were very pleasantly surprised at how much we enjoyed the Story Centre. It gave us a really interesting and educational background on the history of Madeira which was very helpful during our 2 week visit. The displays are filled with fascinating information about the...More

    Date of experience: March 2019
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    Date of experience: March 2019
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Great way to get a quick overview of the history and culture of the island

    The bottom floor is a souvenir store so this is easy to miss. You enter through the back of the store, up in the elevator and get a quick (about one hour if you read everything) history of the island. There are some interactive, kid...More

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank carolB9868KN
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    One stop shopping

    We stopped in here looking for a map of Funchal and ended up making several purchases of things to bring home. The prices are reasonable and the selection is large. The sales people are very helpful. We went upstairs to their terrace for a wonderful...More

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank Lorenzo R
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    What a disappointment

    I have visited Madeira Story Centre shop many times during last years, because the location is fine and selection of all kind of Madeira things large. But today's visit was very big disappointment. The staff was very, very rude. They were following clients like we...More

    Date of experience: March 2019
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    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
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    Date of experience: February 2019
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    Date of experience: February 2019
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    129jenr
    11 February 2019|
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    Response from agnesmurphy | Reviewed this property |
    We think it was 5 euros pp.
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    Jill W
    8 January 2017|
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    Response from Burtcroghan | Reviewed this property |
    The madera story centre is located in the old part of the town, look out for the cable car and its opposite, a lot of the paths are cobbled and whilst the path way from where the ships dock is fairly level and new some areas... More
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    7 March 2015|
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    Response from Gln865 | Reviewed this property |
    this is sad news as it was a good place with almost the best disabled toilet in the area. a big thanks to all the staff who worked at the centre and i hope that they have other jobs. lets hope that with all the building work... More
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