This is an interactive museum telling the history of Madeira, and its culture, and is very enjoyable for everyone from children to old fogies. It's just behind the Funchal cable-car station. Not expensive either. more

Very modern with much interesting information. Has something for all ages.Has gift shop and very reasonably priced snack bar on way out. Could do with more seating areas as you go round the centre. Almost too much to take in in one visit, perhaps they should issue tickets that would enable you to pop in a number of times during... more

The Madeira Story Centre Museum is an interactive race through the history of Madeira, from its volcanic creation to the present day, presented in a fun and engaging way. The sound-effects add to the staged scenes and there are interactive activities and games to play along the way. more

This is definately worth a visit if you are going to Madeira. It gives you an excellent insight into the history of the island and makes it fun at the same time. You certainly learn what its all about and can go on to enjoy the views and the island with at least some understanding of what you are seeing.... more

The Madeira Story is unfolded on three floors in a cool, tranquil facility just a few metres from the lower cable car station taking visitors up to the Tropical Gardens of Monte Palace. We visited The Madeira Story on our last full day in Funchal on 31 August, '08. Received wisdom suggests that it's a good visit for Day 1,... more

We enjoyed our visit - it gave us an excellent overview of the history of the Island. The displays are very good and well worth the entrance fee - though a couple of Euros less and they'd be packed. more

The Madeira Story Centre is a museum in the old town of Funchal, where you get to know a great deal of Madeira's history, from the formation of the Island until the present day. The museum is chronologically ordered so you don't get 'lost in time', it's got wax figures of important figures like the discoverers of the island, pirates,etc... more

I spent with my family, the last week of July in Madeira, a small and beatifull island in Portugal(SW of Europe). A good friend told me that I should visit the Madeira Story Centre, if I wanted to know and understand better, some of the history and traditions of the island. A week ago, there I was. I loved it.... more

Not being a "museum person", I found the Madeira Story Centre a great way to get a taste of some of the great things to do and see whilst in Madeira, with the added advantage that it is always available, be it scorching sun or rain. This is a must see attraction for all age groups. From: - the volcanic... more