City: Macau
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The 10 Best Specialty Museums in Macau, China
Formerly administered by the Portuguese, this high-energy city on the South China Sea is world-famous as a gaming destination and has also begun attracting visitors with an increasing array of shows, entertainment, and nightlife. The city's historic center, with its rich blend of Chinese and European architecture and culture, has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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1. Handover Gifts Museum of Macao
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By NigelG407 - Singapore, Singapore
Went to visit the art museum located next to this museum but was disappointed to find it was between exhibition set ups. The receptionist asked if I had seen the Handover Museum next door and mentioned that it also had an art collection. I hadn’t so headed over. Entry was free and there were certainly lots of visitors, mostly I guessed from mainland China. Museum is spread over three levels and have an exhibition of gifts given to Macau by various provinces of China on its return to the motherland. Many beautiful art works on display with excellent layout. There is a mix of conventional art work in one gallery - primarily contemporary with some modern with some excellent paintings of Macau and also of the HK - Macau bridge construction. There are many large gifts in the other hall . Some of precious metal with stones, others of embroidered silk etc. A monumental sculpture from the Thai people of an elephant head and another from elsewhere of a temple. A wonder mixture and you can spend a couple of hours walking around here. A very pleasant museum to spend the afternoon.
2. Pawn Shop Museum
3. Maritime Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 188 reviews
Reviewed By 25kareny - Macau, China
It’s a nice museum with many miniature ships and a beautiful set out.It was opened to the public in 1987.It is a nice place to take kids because there are many designs and pictures about the histories of Macao ????????.
4. Grand Prix Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 364 reviews
To cope with the remodeling project, the Grand Prix Museum is temporarily closed until further notice.
5. The Fire Services Museum
6. The Museum Of The Holy House Of Mercy Of Macau
7. Macao Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 824 reviews
Reviewed By S2094HYrobertb - Macau, China
The Macau Museum is a well appointed exhibit of local history through text, audio and video grams, actual physical displays of scaled boats, an old printing press, old carts; even several constructions with local people involved in former activities such as a few friends playing Mahjong, a typical family scene, restaurant, a shop etc. They also show a video with historic photographs and other information. What is especially imposing is the fact that the museum was built inside what is called “Fortaleza del Monte” Or “Hills Fortress” which was an old Portuguese fort (similar to a Spanish fortress or fort), that overlooked the Pearl River delta and the South China Sea. Several beautiful canyons are displayed on top of the fort itself in addition to the huge original walls now overlooking old Macau below. Macau has several former Portuguese forts that used to be next to the shore. This territory has been expanding its area during the last 100 years at least by “stealing” land from the sea, similar to what the Netherlands has done during centuries, so several of these forts are now well inside the city and surrounded by modern buildings, residential areas, businesses and streets. It is an amazing experience that is well worth visiting.
8. The Taipa Houses Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 355 reviews
Reviewed By Leonhkny - Hong Kong, China
Beyond the touristy historic centre, Macau has more to offer. The five eye-catching houses in Taipa form a beautiful postcard of the former Portuguese colony. One of them is a small museum showing the life of the Macanese community. A long sheltered escalator connects this lovely corner with the Venetian.
