Museums in Macau

Visiting museums and exhibitions in Macau is an enjoyable, sure-fire way to make your visit more memorable and to gain more knowledge about this fascinating city and its history, plus its culture of ‘East meets West’ over the past four and a half centuries. Some Museums are-

Macau Science Center

The Macau Science Center - designed by world-renowned Chinese-American architect I.M. Pei - is instantly recognisable by its silvery, cone-shaped exterior. There are fourteen galleries arranged in a spiral and accentuated by an arch shape.

Address: Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, Macau Science Center

Opening hours: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Tickets are only available up to 5.30 p.m., closed on Thursdays and Lunar New Year's Eve, open on Public Holidays).

Macao Museum

The Macau Museum is located in the Mount Fortress, which was built by the Jesuits in the early 17th century. For a long time, the Fortress was the city's principal military defence structure where public access was restricted. In 1965 this Fortress was converted into the Meteorological Services and later opened to the public. Built on top of the Mount Hill, the Mount Fortress offers a panoramic view of the city. On its west is the Ruins of St. Paul's. On 15th July 2005, the Historic Centre of Macao was officially listed as UNESCO World Cultural Heritage. The Mount Fortress and the Ruins of St. Paul's are significant historical monuments of the Centre.

The Macau Museum was opened on 18th April 1998, consisting of two underground levels and a third one above the fortress' top platform where the old Meteorological Services is housed.

Address: 112 Praceta do Museu de Macau (Mount Fortress)
Opening hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last admission until 5:30 p.m.). Closed on Mondays.

Wine Museum

This 1400 square-metre space is divided into a number of areas (Historical information/Wine Cellar/Museum and Exhibitions), using maps, texts, photos, tiles and videos, among other things to relate the history of wine.

The space which houses around, 1143 different wine brands and in exposition (1115 Portuguese and 28 Chinese). From the 1115 Portuguese wine brands, there are 756 commercial wines and 359 special collection wines, and the Porto 1815 being the oldest; covers the different regions in Portugal and also presents examples of wine production in the People's Republic of China. All varieties are accompanied by a short explanation.

Address: Rua Luis Gonzaga Gomes 431, basement (Tourism Activities Centre-CAT).

Opening hours: 10:00 to 20:00. Closed on Tuesdays.

Grand Prix Museum

Opened 1993 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Macau Grand Prix, which features a number of automobile and motorbike races and takes place every year in November. It started in 1954 due to the enthusiasm of a group of Macau residents and the support of the authorities.

Address: Rua Luis Gonzaga Gomes, 431, basement (Tourism Activities Centre-CAT)
Opening hours: 10:00 to 20:00. Closed on Tuesdays. 

Taipa House Museum

The Taipa Houses-Museum was built in 1921, which had been the residences for high superior civil servants and Macanese families.  In late 90's, the government decided to fully remodel them, recognizing its important architectural value, transforming them into museums.

Address: Avenida da Praia, Carmo Zone, Taipa, Macau 

Opening hours: 10:00a.m. to 6:00p.m. (last admission until 17:30). Closed on Mondays.
Tickets Price: Adult Mop$5.00, Student or Group Mop$2.00. Free admission for under 12 or over 65 years old. Free entrance on Sundays. 

Maritime Museum
If the history of Macau is really connected to the sea, there is no better place other than Maritime Museum.
Address: Largo do Pagode da Barra, 1.
Opening hours: From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Tickets are only available up to 5:30 p.m.) Closed on Tuesdays.

Museum of Taipa and Coloane History

A comprehensive collection of exhibits are displayed at the museum. On the first floor, the exhibitions of the historical relics unearthed on Coloane, the stone architectural remains in the basement of the former Island Council Building, and the development of the villages, religions and culture of the islands provide an overview of the history and culture of old Coloane and Taipa.

Address: Rua Correia da Silva, Taipa

Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (No admittance after 17:30). Closed on Mondays.

Museum of the Holy House of Mercy

The Holy House of Mercy, established in 1569, is the oldest social institution in Macau. Oil paintings, ancient manuscripts, a bronze bell, ivory statues and religious artifacts are displayed with Chinese, Japanese and European porcelain pieces, testimony not only to the history of the House but to Macau itself.

Address: Senado Square
Opening hours (Museum): 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 2:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (closed on Mondays and public holidays)
Admission Fee (Museum): MOP$5; students and elderly people (over 65 years old): free.

Mandarin's House

Built before 1869, this was the traditional Chinese residential compound home of prominent Chinese literary figure Zheng Guanying. It is a traditional Chinese compound consisting of several courtyard houses, displaying a mix of Chinese and Western detailing, such as the use of grey bricks against arched ornamentations and Chinese timber lattice windows against mother-of-pearl window panels of Indian origin.

Address: No. 10 António da Silva Lane
Opening hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Read More>>

Lou Kau Mansion

The mansion is believed to be built in 1889.This was the home of Lou Kau, a prominent Chinese merchant who owned several imposing properties in the city. The location of this grand old house depicts the diverse social profile present in the centre of the old "Christian City", where this traditional Chinese residence stands near Senado Square and Cathedral Square. Lou Kau Mansion is a two-storey, traditional grey-brick courtyard house, with the architectural characteristics of a typical Xiguan Chinese residential building.

Address: No.7, Travessa da Sé
Opening hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., no admission after 5.30 p.m. (Closed on Mondays, except public holidays)

MJ Gallery

The white rhinestone glove worn by Michael Jackson for his moonwalk debut is locked in the memories of fans all over the world and acts as a magnet for the MJ Gallery in Ponte 16. Worn on the left hand of the pop legend as he performed one of recent history's greatest songs - 'Billie Jean' - the white glove is among the King of Pop's 40-plus treasures exhibited.

Address: 2/F, Ponte 16 Macau

Opening Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.