Macau Museum

The Macau Museum is a historical and cultural museum with a vast number of objects of great historical value, which demonstrates the way of life and cultures of the various communities which have been inhabited the city for ages.

The first floor is a short and comparative presentation of the way western and Chinese civilization were developed before the arrival of the Portuguese in the Pearl River Delta in the 16th century. Besides, history of Macau, commercial activities , religious and cultures of the two civilizations are also displayed. Mounting the stairs to the second floor, visitors have the opportunity to come into contact with different aspects of the popular art and traditions of Macau; such as people's daily lives, entertainment, religious ceremonies and traditional festivals. The third floor shows contemporary Macau including the characteristic aspects of the city life. The way Macau has been portrayed in literature and the arts is prominently highlighted.

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 defense 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 Macau 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. The architectural character and special configuration of the architecture has been retained and preserved.

Address:No. 112 Praceta do Museu de Macau (Mount Fortress)

Opening Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Ticket booth closes 5:30 p.m.), Closed on Mondays, open on public holidays
Admission: MOP 15 for adults, MOP 8 for children under 10, students and seniors of 60 or above, Free admission for children under 5 and school visits (reservation in advance)
Enquiries: (853) 2835-7911
Bus Routes: 3, 3A, 3X, 4, 5, 8, 10, 10A, 11, 17, 18, 18A, 19, 21A, 33
E-mail: info.mm@icm.gov.mo
Website: www.macaumuseum.gov.mo
Additional Information: The Museum includes a shop, two cafes, bar and the Mount Fortress garden.