Museums

Museu da Quinta das Cruzes

Quinta das Cruzes has a strong historical connection to the city as this was the second residence of the family of the first donee captain of the island, João Gonçalves Zarco.

It includes the former residence of the Morgados das Cruzes, the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Piedade and a garden, which includes an Orchidarium and the Archaeological Park, composed of architectural elements originating from the demolition of various buildings in the city.

Address: Calçada do Pico 1, 9000-206 Funchal

Opening hours: Tuesday – Saturday: 09:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m.

Closed: Monday, Sunday and public holidays

Contact: +351 291 740 670

E-mail: mqc.drc.sretc@gov-madeira.pt

Website: www.mqc.gov-madeira.pt

Entry: Paid (Free access to the garden)