Madeira · MUSEUMS
11 reviewed
Good museum tours fill up fast, and the best fill first. Below are the 11 to beat, with current prices and what makes each one different, so you can book before the calendar closes.
Funchal’s 3D Fun Art Museum blends optical illusions and hands-on posing, from a world upside down to Michelangelo-inspired wine gags.
“This was great fun only took us just over an hour but we had such a laugh. would recommend it”
Try 3D photo illusions in Funchal with playful scenes, helpful staff, and big photo moments. Great for rainy days and all ages.
“We wanted something to occupy and, better still, entertain us for about 90 minutes on our departure date from Funchal. We had seen many images on the internet of pavement artists who have created "trompe l'oeil" images in chalk, and from the 3D Fun Art Museum's website, this looked very promising. And we were NOT disappointed at all. Some of the scenes in real life seem improbable, but allow yourself to be impressed. Really, the more you allow yourself to get into the image, the better the final 2 dimensional image on your phone will look. Go on, give it a try! For most people, what this venue offers is…”
Tour Ronaldo’s Madeira roots and see the CR7 Museum in Funchal, with a private guide, viewpoints, and trophies for about 3 hours.
“Our guide Marco was extremely knowledgeable and had 100s of facts to inform us of. The trip was booked for my daughter who is football mad but I found the story of Ronaldo's rise from poverty to his philanthropy fascinating. It was interesting to learn more than you read in the press and to gain an insight into a fantastic footballer and very generous man. Marco was brilliant especially having to cope with road closures due to the rally in Funchal!! A fabulous tour!!”
Ride a tuk tuk through Funchal’s Old Town and get dropped at CR7 Museum to explore Cristiano Ronaldo at your pace.
“The guides were very friendly and knowledgeable… they gave us a great tour of the places that were part of Ronaldo’s childhood and we never felt rushed … overall came away very happy and content”
Private CR7 Museum tour in Funchal with included admission, English guide, and door-to-door pickup across Madeira, plus onboard Wi‑Fi.
“Ideal for the Ronaldo hard core fans. Super knowledgable guide and funny. Engaging with questions. Saw all the key sights. Learnt a lot.”
Modern art at MAMMA plus an evening concert in Funchal. Ticket includes museum entry and 1 drink for $29.
“Mamma's is a quirky venue. Lots of unusual artwork by one artist only. Really good music gig 'Dire Straits to Eric Clapton '. A really good evening unfortunately our last night in Madeira this year.”
CR7 guided electric-car tour of Funchal with CR7 Museum tickets, app voice narration, and a local Spinach guide in 3 hours.
“Chouette façon de découvrir le parcours de CR7, on a vu des endroits très typiques et reçu des explications adaptées. Beaucoup mieux qu'une simple visite du musée. Le guide était au top! L'expérience de la voiturette était cool aussi.”
A 2-hour guided visit at Madeira Banana Museum (BAM) with holograms, themed exhibits, and time on banana plantations for about $10.
“Information on different types of banana. Maybe even banana tasting! Very nice museum though.”
Visit the Madeira Whale Museum in Caniçal for whale-focused exhibits, stereoscopic 3D films, and an audio guide on Madeira’s whaling legacy and marine research.
MAMMA Museum in Funchal offers modern art across 14 zones and ~300 works. Entry ticket costs $11 and lasts 1 day.
50-minute ticket to Funchal’s Sacred Art Museum: Portuguese religious painting, sculpture, sacred silver, and a terrace view.
“This was an amazing tour. Our guide was so passionate and knowledgeable. It’s a fascinating museum with lots of history and unique pieces. A lovely way to spend a couple of hours. The building itself is great and the terrace with a great view is worth the price alone!”
