Country
Portugal
City / Region
Caniçal, Autonomous Region of Madeira, Portugal, Europe
Museum Characteristics
A museum dedicated to the history of whaling in Madeira and the scientific knowledge of cetaceans. It uses interactive and stereoscopic 3D movies.
Collection Type
Divided into two main sections: the history of whaling (utensils, boats, testimonies) and the life of cetaceans (life-size models of whales and dolphins, scientific information).
Collection Size
Not available
Main Exhibitions
Permanent: "As Ilhas da Madeira e o Mar" (The Madeira Islands and the Sea), "A Caça à Baleia" (Whale Hunting), "Os Cetáceos" (The Cetaceans).
Observations
The museum is a testament to the island's transition from a whaling community to a whale-watching and conservation hub. It plays an important role in scientific research and environmental education in the region.
Source(s)
MUSEU DA BALEIA DA MADEIRA. Museu da Baleia da Madeira. Caniçal: Museu da Baleia da Madeira. Disponível em: http://www.museudabaleia.org/. Acesso em: 29 maio 2025.