It is rather difficult to find a place so tiny would have such a rich past, culture and patrimony as Macau. Macau is indeed one of those cities which we may have difficulties to point out on the map, but once we walk through its narrow streets and charming squares we start realising what makes it so unique. Different beliefs, smells, costumes and habits parade in front of our eyes: a reality which is here for centuries embodied by the two major communities (Chinese and Portuguese) that found a sage and tolerant way to live together. It is this rich history that makes the specific cultural heritage of Macau, which we can observe in the various Museums of the city as well as in its monuments.
Museum Pass
At the cost of MOP$25 for adults and MOP$12 for children under 18 years old and senior over 60 years old, visitors can buy a Museum Pass, which entitles to one free entry, within a period of 5 days to each of the following museums: Grand Prix Museum, Wine Museum, Maritime Museum, Lin Zexu Museum, Museum of Art and Museum of Macau.
Museum Pass may be purchased at the above Museums.
Macau Museum
Macau Museum was inaugurated on 18th of April, 1998. Its aim is to preserve the cultural traditions, usages and habits unique to Macau where east and west meets and have blended to create one exceptional culture.
Located at the Monte Fort and facing St.Paul’s Ruins (the entrance is made by this side), the Museum also occupies the ancient Fortress, which, dominating the Inner Harbour, was built by the Jesuits at the beginning of the 17th century. Next to the fortress was the famous St.Paul’s College also called the College of the Mother of God (considered as the first Western-type University in the Far East). The college was connected to the church bearing the same name and whose facade remains to be admired by all.
Although the Museum does not possess a collection of a high monetary value, it includes a vast number of objects of great historical value, which have been carefully chosen and are beautifully exhibited. It is the wish of this museum to be able to show the way of life of the several communities, which have inhabited the city for ages.
Add: Monte Fortress, Praceta do Museu de Macau, No. 112
Opening hours: From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (tickets are only available up to 5.30 p.m.). Closed on Mondays. Opened on public holidays and 31 Dec 2007.
Tickets: children (under 11), elderly people (over 60) and students – 8 patacas; adults – 15 patacas, free admission on 15th of every month.
Bus routes: 2,3,3A,4,5,6,7,8A,10,10A,11,17,18,19,21,21A,26,26A,33.
