The Macao Museum (MOP15 per person) is probably the best museum in Macau for visitors interested to learn about local history, heritage and culture.
Located within Monte Forte, next to the Ruins of St. Paul, you can easily spend 30 minutes or much longer going through 35 exhibitions spaced out over three floors at the Macao Museum. It is also well worth visiting the top level garden area where you can find nice 360 degree views of the city.
Here you can find a nice collection of artefacts, displays related Portuguese colonisation, role of religion, sea trade and other industries that have, along with local customs and traditions, shaped Macau into the place we have today.
Overall, it is a good museum providing visitors with helpful context for what they will see during your sightseeing endeavours within the Historic Centre of Macau. In this regard, it is well worth the MOP15 (USD$2) entry fee and a bit of your time during visits to Macau.
Note: The museum is open Tuesday - Sundays (10-6pm), closed on Mondays and national holidays.
Note: Other popular museums in Macau to consider include the Grand Prix Museum, Wine Museum, Maritime Museum and the Space Museum.
Not the best curated museum, but still a good one to get a background on the history of Macau. Located in a fort, which in itself is worth a visit.
This museum is a respectable spot to find out about Macau history. There are so many tales that we can get here and then we can know what is mace before this era today.
Great exhibition about Portuguese colonial period. The views are nice but you need to pay attention because some parts of Fortaleza are little bit dangerous. The entry fee isn't high.
It was so unfortunate, that it was closed when I went there during my first day in Macau. The entrance fee was pretty cheap and there are a lots of exhibits when you navigate around. I would say that the price was reasonable and it is a perfect spot to understand Macau and its culture.
Cheap entrance fee and a welcome air conditioned.Great museum located right near the Ruins of St. Paul's. Many interesting exhibits, artefacts, models and a film to watch. Easy to navigate and explore on your own.
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