Macao Museum

The Macao Museum is a must-visit for friends who love humanities! The Macao Museum (MacaoMuseum, Museu deMacau) is a museum located on the large artillery platform in Macao, China. It was opened on April 18, 1998. It is a museum that displays Macao's history and diverse culture. The curator is Lu Keyin. The museum exhibition building located on the large artillery platform and the museum administration building located on the hill to the north. The large artillery platform where the Macao Museum is located, as well as the adjacent Ruins of St. Paul, St. Paul's Church and the ruins of the college that make up the historic city of Macao, were listed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List in 2005. The museum is divided into three floors, the first two of which are located under the ground of the artillery platform, and the third is on the artillery platform. The total area is 2800 square meters, and the actual exhibition area is about 2100 square meters. First floor It is an exhibition of the original civilization of the Macao region. This floor mainly introduces the origin of this region, and from the Neolithic Age to the mid-17th century, the prosperity of Macao, an important international (Asian and European) trading port, this period is Macao's golden age. Second floor It displays Macao's folk art and traditional culture. It displays those cultural themes that have brought a rich and unique side to Macao's social culture, and these themes are derived from the local old culture. For example, there are: Macao's traditional festivals, daily life customs, traditional handicrafts and typical industries, etc. Third floor Show Macao's contemporary characteristics. This is the last floor of the museum. It mainly introduces all aspects of contemporary Macao. From the age that the elders can recall from the 20th century to the current various social conditions. The total area of the administrative building is 2,300 square meters, including a gift shop and an open-air tea seat designed for citizens and tourists. Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 am to 6 pm; closed on Monday. Ticket price: 15 MOP, 8 MOP for children under 11 and seniors and students over 60. WeChat and Alipay can be used.