Madeira Attractions
Medeira's Whale Museum © Madeira Online
Whale Museum
On the East coast of the island of Madeira, in the little
fishing village of Canical, the Whale Museum chronicles the rise
and fall of the whaling industry that was a vital part of the
island’s economy for many decades, right up until 1982. The
exhibits include photographs, hunting implements, a life-size whale
model, a fishing boat, and objects carved by local fishermen
from the bones and teeth of whales.
Address: Caniçal;
Telephone: 91 961 407;
Opening time: Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 12pm, and 1pm to 6pm;
Admission: €2 (adults), free for pensioners and children under 18
