Introduction

According to tradition this is the house where Christopher Columbus, the discoverer of America, has lived. He was married to Filipa Moniz, daughter of Bartolomeu Perestrelo, the first Governor of Porto Santo.

The Museum attempts to fit the strategic position of Porto Santo, discovered in 1418, within the context of the Portuguese expansion.
Three fundamental areas are represented: Portuguese Expansion, Castilian, with biographic references to Christopher Columbus and an area entirely dedicated to the shipwreck of the Dutch Galleon, Slot ter Hooge, in 1724, nearby the northern coast of Porto Santo Island.

Director:
Museum Services Administration

Address:
Travessa da Sacristia, n. º 2 e 4,
9400-176 Ilha do Porto Santo,
Arquipélago da Madeira

Telephone:
00351 291983405

Fax:
00351 291983840

E-mail: casacolombo.drac@madeira-edu.pt

Website: www.museucolombo-portosanto.com

Opening hours:
Tuesday to Saturday: 10.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.; 2.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Sunday: 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
Closed on Mondays and Holidays

Summer schedule:
July, August and September
Tuesday to Saturday: 10.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
Sunday: 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

Admission tickets:
Regular ticket – 1, 50 €
Pensioners (over 65) and youngsters – 0, 50 Euros

Free admission
Teachers, students, ICOM and APOM associates, as well as other museum associations.

Accessibilities
’Casa Colombo’ is located in the hearth of Porto Santo City, close to the Mother-Church.

FAQ:
casacolombo@casacolombo.pt