Madeira Story Centre

Closed Now: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Good general background into the history of the Island with for children some nice interactive... read more

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Barnstaple, United Kingdom
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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Rua Dom Carlos I 27-29, Funchal, Madeira 9060-051, Portugal
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All reviews interactive displays rooftop restaurant island history lovely restaurant gift shop all ages worth a visit potted history interesting insight small museum rainy day the cable car station couple of hours beautiful island information madeira exhibition
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Date of experience: April 2019
Reviewed 6 days ago

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

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

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

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

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
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

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
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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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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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