Madeira is an island with a very rich history and is the home of numerous museums that help to illustrate these many facets.
Madeira was discovered by the Portuguese around 1418. Madeira's history and it's museums reflect the extensive period of colonization by numerous countries from Portugal to Russia. The museums on this island contain a wealth of Flemish art, a variety of ancient handicrafts, wine making methods, whaling artifacts and much more.
Click on one of the following Madeira museums to find what wealth of history it holds.