The Madeira Story Centre is a spectacular modern museu
m about Madeira’s History and culture.
It is like a story teller, designed to make your visit a unique experience, the exhibition draws on interactive displays that will allow you to learn about the History of the Island while feeling the environment of the different periods through smells, sounds, interactive games and challenges which will capture your attention and trigger all your senses.
It is the perfect place to start your visit to Madeira Island. It will give you a panoramic view over the archipelago History.
The Madeira Story Centre also offers a shop, with the best souvenirs and art & crafts in town, and a themed café explored by Penha D’Águia, a centenary pastry shop in Funchal.
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