Funchal marks tourism week with local visits and a free museum day
Guided visits, craft activities and markets run through 27 September, with free entry announced for Funchal's Natural History Museum on Sunday.
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Archived 12 September 2026Residents and visitors can use the programme to explore the city beyond a standard sightseeing route, while checking the schedule for each activity.
- The city programme runs through Sunday 27 September.
- Activities include guided visits, craft workshops and thematic markets.
- The Natural History Museum has free entry announced for Sunday.
- Individual sessions may need registration or have limited capacity.
What's happening
The municipality is using the week around World Tourism Day to highlight Funchal's crafts, neighbourhoods and public spaces. At Mercado dos Lavradores, one initiative invites visitors to mark where they have come from as part of a broader reflection on the city's many communities.
Sunday's free museum entry is a specific announced opportunity, not a statement that every attraction or guided visit in the city is free all week.
Build a sensible visit
Choose a day and the exact activity rather than relying on the umbrella festival dates. A craft workshop, a market and a guided visit can each have a different meeting point, duration and access arrangement.
If travelling to the museum for the free day, check the museum's current opening hours and any capacity conditions before making a long journey. Local programmes can change after an initial announcement.
What you can do now.
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Check the day's municipal programme before setting off.
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Confirm booking and access for a chosen activity.
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Check the museum's Sunday hours if visiting for free entry.
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