Museu de Macau
Museu de Macau
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Ramon
416 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
When I walked into this little museum which was a little bit hard to find as well, the women at the kassa seemed a bit surprised by an internation, English speaking visitor.
The museum is rather small, especially if you compare it to the oriental museum which deals with similar topics and exhibits. Nevertheless it is interesting as it concentrates on a more specific topic.
The entrance price is quite cheap as well and while it isn't on a must see list for Lisbon, I would go there if you have enough time.
The museum is rather small, especially if you compare it to the oriental museum which deals with similar topics and exhibits. Nevertheless it is interesting as it concentrates on a more specific topic.
The entrance price is quite cheap as well and while it isn't on a must see list for Lisbon, I would go there if you have enough time.
Written 22 February 2024
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA16,858 contributions
Aug 2022
This is a small museum set in an old lovely building. The focus is the old colony of Macau, the interactions between the Portuguese and the Chinese. Some history and some artifacts. Lovely.
Written 22 January 2023
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA16,858 contributions
May 2022
Well this was a cute little find. We explored for anything from Macau in town and found this museum on the street car line. Some interesting artifacts and historic displays from the colonial period, plus information of what you can find in Macau now. Quiet and only 2 other guests around.
Written 13 August 2022
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA16,858 contributions
Apr 2022
This museum does have a small but impressive collection of Chinese art. However it is so poorly lit that the items are hard to see and the descriptions impossible to read. There is a second section devoted to Macau's history, and I did learn about the early centuries of Portuguese settlement. But the history stops at the 18th Century and there is nothing on more modern times. No one to check us in, so it was free! Only 2 other people in the place.
Written 27 April 2022
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de jonge
2 contributions
Sept 2019
Surprisingly a very interesting busy.
Worth spending time there.
Educational & captivated by amount of information in the museum
Pity this museum is not widely advertised
Glad we walked past by accident
I would recommend those who are interested in the history of China/ SE Asia, Macau/ European countries to visit
We went on Sunday and expected to pay the entry 3 euros but was told it was free.
Bonus indeed!!!!
Worth spending time there.
Educational & captivated by amount of information in the museum
Pity this museum is not widely advertised
Glad we walked past by accident
I would recommend those who are interested in the history of China/ SE Asia, Macau/ European countries to visit
We went on Sunday and expected to pay the entry 3 euros but was told it was free.
Bonus indeed!!!!
Written 7 October 2019
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Arnold C
San Francisco, CA695 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
A great museum depicting the influence of European countries in Macau and the Pearl River Delta!! Great and informational display of Chinese migration throughout the world!!!!9
Written 9 June 2019
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Paulo L
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Sept 2017 • Couples
It's a small but excellent museum with a beautiful and precious collection displayed in 2 floors for all the family. The space is dedicated to the history and culture of Macao explained in Portuguese and English showing many beautiful objects . It is definitely a must visit museum in Lisbon.
Written 17 September 2017
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Andrea B
Milan, Italy61 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
This is a quite small museum with interesting pieces from the chinese enclave of Macau, and the relationships between Portuguese and oriental empires like China and Japan. We have enjoyed the pieces, some of which quite particular (e.g. a portable altar), the animated exhibition (a kind of theatrical representation projected in different small transparent screens distributed in a large, sailing, ship mode), and the explanations that make clear how Portuguese came to Orient and what they did there. Very quiet place.
Written 6 September 2017
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azuki
Miami, FL232 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
This museum is somewhat in between Belem and Lisbon downtown, so most transportation, tram #15, bus #727, that takes you to Belem will stop by.
The first time we went, we arrived shortly before 5:30, and was told that we couldn't go in. The man pointed to the sign, last admission 17:30. I looked at my phone, 5:24pm. The man pointed to his watch, which hand is slightly to the right of half past. I told him we were from Macau but that didn't impress him. I was about to try persuading him but then realized that the museum was probably empty and the guy was all set to go home. Oh well.
We managed to go there another day. It's a rather small museum of three stories, mostly a collection of artifacts: porcelains, Catholic artifacts, books, etc that shows a mix of culture: Chinese-looking angels, European scenery on Chinese vases, for example. However, most items do not have much explanation enclosed. There is a film about the Sao Paolo church, the landmark of Macau, but curiously didn't mention how it comes to be left with just the front façade standing (destroyed by fire).
Overall, I don't find it very informative, educational or entertaining. It's shame that this little museum doesn't live up to its potential of sharing the unique and wonderful heritage of Chinese and Portuguese.
The first time we went, we arrived shortly before 5:30, and was told that we couldn't go in. The man pointed to the sign, last admission 17:30. I looked at my phone, 5:24pm. The man pointed to his watch, which hand is slightly to the right of half past. I told him we were from Macau but that didn't impress him. I was about to try persuading him but then realized that the museum was probably empty and the guy was all set to go home. Oh well.
We managed to go there another day. It's a rather small museum of three stories, mostly a collection of artifacts: porcelains, Catholic artifacts, books, etc that shows a mix of culture: Chinese-looking angels, European scenery on Chinese vases, for example. However, most items do not have much explanation enclosed. There is a film about the Sao Paolo church, the landmark of Macau, but curiously didn't mention how it comes to be left with just the front façade standing (destroyed by fire).
Overall, I don't find it very informative, educational or entertaining. It's shame that this little museum doesn't live up to its potential of sharing the unique and wonderful heritage of Chinese and Portuguese.
Written 12 April 2017
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Ulrich K
Walhorn, Liege, Belgium37 contributions
Feb 2016 • Couples
This little Museum presents the history of Macau is a very nice and modern way. The exhibits are carefully selected and the texts provide a very good overview- in particular regarding the cultural and ecological exchange (some plants we consider typical Asian actually were introduced into Asia through Macau like sweet potato, peanuts . The audioguide is for free, but we had to ask for it
Written 22 December 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions about Museu de Macau
- Museu de Macau is open:
- Tue - Sun 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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