Centro das Artes - Casa das Mudas, Contemporary art museum in Calheta, Portugal
Description
Centro das Artes - Casa das Mudas is a contemporary art museum on Madeira's west coast with exhibition galleries, an auditorium, library, and underground parking. The building spans about 12,000 square meters across multiple levels and also includes a restaurant, cafe, and bookshop.
History
The museum opened in 1992 as part of a regional push to strengthen cultural infrastructure across Madeira. The initiative by the Ponta do Oeste Development Society significantly reshaped the island's art landscape.
Culture
The center takes its name from a local plant family and displays contemporary works by artists from the island and beyond. Its rotating exhibitions shape cultural life across Madeira.
Practical
The museum sits about 20 minutes from Funchal and provides parking on site. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since the building spreads across multiple levels connected by stairs and elevators.
Did you know?
The building was designed by architect Paulo David to nestle into a cliff face overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. This integration creates a rare connection between contemporary design and the rocky natural landscape.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Calheta).
Levada das 25 Fontes
6.9 km
Calheta beach
730 m
Aldeia do Mato e Souto
7 km
Risco waterfall
6.8 km
Caminho Real do Paul do Mar
4.8 km
Igreja Matriz da Calheta
330 m
MUDAS – Madeira Museum of Contemporary Art
23 m
Quinta da Piedade
3.2 km
Quinta Pedagógica dos Prazeres
4 km
Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos (Canhas)
7.1 km
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Piedade
7.3 km
Church of Santa Maria Madalena
5 km
Capela de São Lourenço
7.3 km
Madalena do Mar beach
4.5 km
Casa das Mudas
62 m
Capela dos Reis Magos
1.3 km
Igreja de São Brás
3.3 km
Capela de Nossa Senhora do Loreto
2.2 km
Capela do Sagrado Coração de Jesus
3.3 km
Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Neves
4 km
Engenho do sitio dos Moinhos
1.6 km
Engenho do sítio da Piedade
3 km
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Graça
1.7 km
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
1.1 km
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
3.3 km
Solar dos Freitas da Madalena
5 km
Câmara Municipal da Calheta (Madeira)
290 m
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário
3.3 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes