Museu de Electricidade (Electricty Museum / Casa da Luz), Funchal, Madeira
The Museu de Electricidade in Funchal on Madeira is a museum dedicated to electricity production on the island.
History
Housed in a former thermal power station of the Madeira Electric Lighting Company Limited dating from 1897, the museum opened in 1989.
Exhibits
The "Lights of the Funchal" gallery exhibits various types of lighting used in Funchal over the ages from the first olive oil lamps to current lamps. The "Century of Electricity" explains the history of electrification on the island. On display are various pieces of machinery from the two main forms of electric energy production on Madeira - thermal and hydraulic. The third gallery entitled "Energy Sources" explains various sources of energy in particular renewable energy. There is also an area dedicated to science and technology, equipped with interactive equipment and multimedia software. The Electricity Museum also has a gallery for temporary exhibitions, an auditorium, documentation centre, as well as a shop and cafeteria. It is fully accessibe for wheelchair users.
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| Electrical equipment on display © Museu de Electricidade |
Access - Getting There
Rua da Casa da Luz 2, 9000-061 Funchal
Madeira
Tel: 291 211 480
www: facebook.com/museucasadaluz
Hours: Tuesday to Friday: 10 am to 12 pm; 2 pm to 6 pm; Saturday 9.30 am to 4 pm; closed on Monday, Sunday and public holidays. The Electricity Museum is a short walk from the Madeira Story Centre.
Hotels in Funchal
If you wish to stay in Funchal try the recommended Quinta do Monte. Other recommended places to stay in the city include the Hotel Quinta Bela S.Tiago or the budget Pensao Residencial Mirasol.
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| © Casa da Luz, Funchal |
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