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The International Museum Day commemorated on the 18th of May <\/strong>features the theme \u201cMuseums uniting a divided world<\/em>“.
On this day the museums are free, and it is possible to visit various exhibitions and participate in some initiatives prepared exclusively for this commemorative day. The opening hours are also extended so that more visitors have the opportunity to visit the museums.

This years edition aims to promote social cohesion, intercultural dialogue, and mutual understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the region\u2019s museums take part in European Museums Night<\/strong>, one of the most popular and eagerly anticipated initiatives. It offers visitors the opportunity to experience the institutions\u2019 cultural offerings during extended and unusual opening hours. The programme is wide-ranging, with activities to suit all tastes and age groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

+info: Official Website<\/a>
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Programme
18 May <\/strong>
Funchal
Fortaleza do Pico<\/strong>
Free admission<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Museu Quinta das Cruzes<\/strong>
Opening hours: 10:00\u201312:30 and 13:30\u201317:30
Programme:
10:00\u201312:00 \u2014 Themed visit and activity \u201cMuseums that Unite Worlds\u201d
Audience: School groups (participation subject to registration)
15:00\u201316:00 \u2014 Themed visit \u201cMuseums Uniting a Divided World\u201d
Audience: Adult public (participation subject to registration)
18:00\u201319:00 \u2014 Commented concert
Organisation: Associa\u00e7\u00e3o da Orquestra Cl\u00e1ssica da Madeira
Audience: General public

23 May<\/strong>
Opening to the public from 19:00 to 00:00 \u2014 Free admission

Programme:
19:15\u201319:35 \u2014 Bagpipe concert by Filipe Teixeira
19:40\u201320:20 \u2014 Concert by musical group Estrond\u2019Ilha from the Associa\u00e7\u00e3o de Jazz da Madeira \u2013 Melro Preto
20:30 \/ 22:00 – Concert by Duo L.E.Q.U.E by Slobodan Sarcevic (accordion) and Pedro Marques
J\u00e9ssica S\u00e1 (harp)
20:30 \/ 22:00 \u2014 Guided tours of the permanent exhibition \u201cDecorative Arts\u201d
00:00 \u2014 Closing

N\u00facleo Museol\u00f3gico do Forte de S\u00e3o Filipe
18 May<\/strong>

Torre do Capit\u00e3o \u2013 N\u00facleo Hist\u00f3rico e Museol\u00f3gico de Santo Amaro
18 May<\/strong>
Programme:
10:00\u201312:00 \u2014 Themed visit to the exhibitions and historical museum space, especially aimed at school groups and subject to prior booking
14:00\u201319:00 \u2014 Open activity for the general community, inviting visitors to discover the history of the centre through an educational treasure-hunt style activity
19:30 \u2014 Mandolin recital by students of the Conservat\u00f3rio \u2013 Escola das Artes da Madeira under the artistic direction of Professor Teresa Le\u00e3o<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: Registrations via telephone: (+351) 291 641 378 or email: nsa.tcapitao-se@madeira.gov.pt<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Casa-Museu Frederico de Freitas Museum
18 May<\/strong>
Opening hours: 10:00\u201319:30
Programme:
\u201cA Thousand and One Collections\u201d \u2014 General visit to Casa da Cal\u00e7ada
10:00,11:00,13:00,16:00,18:00
\u201cBrightness and Harmonies\u201d \u2014 General visit to Casa dos Azulejos
11:30,13:30,16:30,18:00

Universo de Mem\u00f3rias Jo\u00e3o Carlos Abreu Museum
18 May<\/strong>
Programme:
10:00\u201316:00 \u2014 Regular guided visits and participatory activities for all age groups
At the entrance to the museum, works created during the creative workshops \u201cRiscar a Cor\u201d and \u201cO Despertar da Primavera\u201d will be displayed, revealing the diversity of perspectives and forms of expression within the community.
In the garden, visitors are invited to take part in a guided creative activity, making flowers that will become part of the Wall of Hope \u2014 a collective installation featuring flowers created by children and adults before and during the event itself.

23 May<\/strong>
Programme:
19:00\u201323:00 \u2014 The museum joins the European Night of Museums with a special programme of free staged visits designed to provide the public with an immersive and distinctive cultural experience.

The visits, lasting approximately 30 minutes, take place every 30 minutes and are intended for groups of 6 to 15 participants, ensuring comfort, quality of experience, and efficient visitor flow management.
The museum route includes moments of historical interpretation and performative interventions that enrich the exhibition narrative and promote a dynamic and emotional experience of the space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Santa Clara Convent
19 May<\/strong>
Free admission<\/p>\n\n\n\n

23 May<\/strong>
20:30 \u2014 Celebration of the European Night of Museums

Ponta Delgada
Solar do Aposento
19 May<\/strong>
Extended opening hours: 10:00\u201317:30
Guided visits to the space and collections<\/p>\n\n\n\n

23 May<\/strong>
Opening hours: 19:00\u201322:00
Exceptional evening visit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Machico
Solar de S\u00e3o Crist\u00f3v\u00e3o
18 May<\/strong>
Extended opening hours:
09:30\u201312:30 | 13:30\u201316:00 | 19:00\u201322:00

Porto Santo
Casa Colombo \u2013 Museu do Porto Santo e dos Descobrimentos Portugueses
18 May<\/strong>
Educational activity \u201cMy Imaginary Museum\u201d, aimed at primary school students (Years 1\u20134).
Please note: Prior booking required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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