Centro de Ciência Viva
About
Centro de Ciência Viva in Madeira occupies the Rotunda do Ilhéu Mole in Vila Porto Moniz Ilha da Madeira, 9270-095 Vila, Portugal, on the island's north-western edge. The Atlantic surrounds this part of Madeira, and the venue sits within Porto Moniz, one of the island's recognised points of interest. Its work as a museum centres on science engagement, with the Porto Moniz setting giving it a distinct position away from the busier eastern towns.
Visitors who know the island will find the venue listed among Madeira's museums, drawing a modest but steady stream of interest that shows in a 3.6 out of 5 average across 52 reviews. Funchal, Câmara de Lobos, Caniço, Machico, Santana, São Vicente, Porto Moniz and Calheta are among the nearby places that frame a visit, and Porto Moniz itself is the closest of these to the venue. The museum's programme is rooted in science communication, and its location on the north coast gives it a character shaped by the surrounding volcanic terrain.
The venue's website at https://www.portomoniz.pt/pt/visitantes/pontos-de-interesse/centro-ciencia-viva carries its own information for anyone planning a visit. Opening hours are not available here.
Madeira's ocean-moderated climate keeps temperatures mild for the latitude, so extremes of heat and cold are rare, and the winter months bring cooler, windier conditions. Volcanic peaks, crater lakes and steep terraced fields shape the landscape, and the island is reached by air from Europe, Africa or the Americas, with short flights linking islands within the group. For a first-time visitor, the north-western coast around Porto Moniz offers a quieter base than Funchal, and the museum provides a science-focused stop within that setting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Centro de Ciência Viva known for?
Centro de Ciência Viva is a museum on Madeira, and the island itself is shaped by volcanic peaks, crater lakes and steep terraced fields. The ocean moderates temperatures there, so extremes of heat and cold are rare.
What kind of business is Centro de Ciência Viva?
Centro de Ciência Viva is a museum on Madeira, an island in the Atlantic. Its own site is https://www.portomoniz.pt/pt/visitantes/pontos-de-interesse/centro-ciencia-viva.
What should first-time visitors expect at Centro de Ciência Viva?
A first visit to Centro de Ciência Viva means a museum setting on Madeira, an island in the Atlantic. Madeira is reached by air from Europe, Africa or the Americas, and short flights link islands within a group.
Where is Centro de Ciência Viva located on Madeira?
Centro de Ciência Viva sits at Rotunda do Ilhéu Mole, Vila Porto Moniz Ilha da Madeira, 9270-095 Vila, Portugal. That address places it in the settlement of Porto Moniz on Madeira, an island in the Atlantic.
How do visitors rate Centro de Ciência Viva?
Centro de Ciência Viva holds a rating of 3.6 out of 5 from 52 reviews, gathered at its museum site on Madeira. The island's winter months are cooler and windier, and each island group has its own pattern of wet and dry months.
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