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Funchal is one of the most entertaining places of all because of its variety of festivals and great tourist destinations. You can reach Funchal by air as there are a couple of flights to Funchal everyday. One of the most popular places to visit in Funchal is the Madeira Story Centre. It is a remarkable modern museum representing the history of Funchal and its culture. It is unlike a typical museum, designed to bring alive a unique experience. As you enter this museum you will feel as if someone is weaving a story in front of you.

The centre is filled with exhibitions drawn up in the form of some interesting and interactive displays which enable you to learn extensively about the History of Funchal. As you progress through the museum you can feel the atmosphere full of different kinds of sounds, smells, interactive challenges and games that will immediately catch your attention and trigger a sense of great enthusiasm. If you are traveling with family then this museum is a must watch.

The centre is the ideal place to begin your visit at Funchal. It will truly offer you a panoramic view over every aspect of the archipelago History. The Madeira Story Centre also provides a set of shops from where you can take the best of souvenirs including good quality art and crafts available in town. There is also a themed cafe where you can enjoy some hot and cold drinks.

Here you will learn much about the volcanic origins of Funchal as well as its seaplanes, right from the period of Napoleon to the ones made at the time of Churchill. The Madeira Story Centre is probably one of those extremely rare museums where all the exhibits have been presented using multimedia technology. The best part about it is its interactivity which keeps the visitors entertained all the time. As you move through the museum you will see the history in the correct sequence and some of the characters played by the staff to explain how things actually happened.

Some of the theme visits include Entrance level exhibition in form of the Volcanic Beginnings, Panoramic Terrace with its flora and then there is the main exhibition floor which includes the founding Legends turmoil and trade, strategic Isle, how Madeira flourished, after the Age of Sail and then there is Explore Madeira. The entrance fee is 9 Euros for adults and 4 Euros for children aged 4 to 14 years.