House Museum of Frederico de Freitas — Attraction in Funchal

Interesting museum based on the collection and home of a lawyer who died in 1978.

Much of the house is late 1800s in style and is much more interesting than the lawyers collection. Nice House and great views. Very nice little garden downstairs too.

He didn't have an eye for paintings, had a tendency towards religious icons, little wooden boxes and chests and Toby jugs. There were some things of interest amongst the collection that said and I'm sure you would find your own treasure.

Attached is a little tile museum - not huge but has some good looking tiles from Portuguese history.

The staff are like hawks making sure you don't make off with a huge cross or something.... make it an extra fun challenge to see if you can get one of them to smile. You are not allowed to take photos inside. Again you get a bonus point if you get one without them noticing...

However good for 90 minutes and well worth...

Potentially a great musem but we found it to be an underwhelming experience.

The entry fee is a modest 3EUR and we were issued with an English map. We were told no photos to be taken inside the building.

The tile collection is beautiful and likely to appeal to those that like ceramics, illustration, and antique decorative style. Sadly, there were little details about age and origin; details to tell their stories.

The house is interesting and packed with antique items including, silverware, ceramics, paintings, and furniture. Again, a lack of information at point - anything about the residence? Any notable details about...

Consists of a modern house with a large collection of tiles, and the old house with collections of all kinds; there's even a room for mugs, formerly a pantry. One of the lady attendants in the old house was informative and helpful, but the others gave the impression they were watching in case I stole something. As a result I didn't always feel at ease. Perhaps the museum has had a theft problem? When I asked how de Freitas had acquired such wealth, I was referred to the guidebook. He was, of course, a lawyer. Good if you like tiles, furniture and...