The Henrique and Francisco Franco Museum is a small art museum on Rua São João de Deus in Funchal, dedicated to two Madeiran brothers whose work shaped Portuguese art in the 19th and 20th centuries. Henrique Franco was a painter; Francisco Franco was a sculptor. Across three intimate rooms, you can see paintings, drawings, engravings and sculptures, with descriptions that explain the works. Admission is free, so it is an easy stop for anyone interested in Madeira’s artists and local cultural history.
The Franco brothers’ work
Henrique Franco worked as a painter, while his brother Francisco was a sculptor. Both were born in Madeira and contributed to Portuguese art in the 19th and 20th centuries. Their work forms the core of the museum’s collection.
The museum opened in 1987. Its purpose is to study, conserve and present the brothers’ artistic work.
What the collection includes
Henrique’s work includes oil paintings, drawings, engravings and small frescoes. Francisco’s contribution includes sculptures, drawings and engravings. Descriptions accompany the displays, giving visitors information about the artists’ creations.
Preguntas frecuentes
Is admission to the museum free?
Yes. Admission is free.
What can you see at the museum?
The collection includes paintings, drawings, engravings, small frescoes and sculptures by Henrique and Francisco Franco.
Where is the museum?
It is at Rua São João de Deus 13 in Funchal, Madeira.
