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Museu da Baleia
The Whale Museum is located in the village of Caniçal and is a testament to the entire history of whaling and the activities associated with it, being one of the most innovative museums of its kind at the international level.
Rua Garcia Moniz, nº1, 9200-031 Caniçal
Machico
Description
Opened in a new space, in September 2011, the museum is equipped with a valuable ethnographic / museological collection that retrieves utensils and past experiences, accurately documenting the history of the whaling that took place in Madeira throughout the 20th century.
The museum also displays life-size models of whales and dolphins and stereoscopic 3D films.
The institution also promotes scientific research projects on cetaceans and marine life in the seas of Madeira, as well as the collection, preservation and study of heritage and documentation on the history of whaling in Madeira.
