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    Madeira Story Centre

    807 Reviews
    #30 of 115 things to do in Funchal
    Museums, History Museums
    Closed Now: 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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    “Interesting”

    Good general background into the history of the Island with for children some nice interactive... read more

    Reviewed 1 week ago
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    “Rooftop restaurant worth a visit”

    The story centre shows the history and geology of the island and the adjoining cork shop is one of... read more

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
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    Harrogate, United Kingdom
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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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    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
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    Date of experience: April 2019
    Reviewed 6 days ago
    Fun place to shop

    Great place to visit for some history of the island & a massive souvenir shop with extremely helpful & knowledge staff. Well worth a visit.

    Date of experience: April 2019
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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    On a rainy day yes

    So it wasn’t bad, but 5 euros to basically read an average history text book with a couple of exhibits is not great value. Would be an ok thing to do on your first day here in the rain. Sadly it was sunny and I...More

    Date of experience: April 2019
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    Date of experience: April 2019
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Interesting

    Good general background into the history of the Island with for children some nice interactive touches.

    Date of experience: March 2019
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Rooftop restaurant worth a visit

    The story centre shows the history and geology of the island and the adjoining cork shop is one of the most comprehensive on the island. However, the main attraction is the rooftop restaurant with a viewpoint and enclosed and open eating areas serving full meals...More

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank 125geoffl
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Story Centre restaurant

    Went in for a cup of coffee - went to the third floor terrace restaurant - beautiful setting - fantastic views - great coffee and judging by what other people were eating, the food looked great. Don’t be put off by someone standing outside trying...More

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank SeatonSue
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    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
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    129jenr
    11 February 2019|
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    Response from 444mwallace | Reviewed this property |
    Hi. The museum costs 5Eu.each. There is quite a good website if you want to check first. We only looked at the exhibits as we passed them en route to the lift that took us up to the rooftop restaurant.
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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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