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Macao Museum

No.112 Museum Qiandi, Macau, China
853-28357911
Ranked #8 of 132 attractions in Macau
4.0 of 5 stars 65 Reviews
Type: Museums
Traveller Description: Background This museum gives an excellent presentation of the history of Macau. The setting itself is impressive, as it is built into the fortress... more »
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Cavite, Cavite City, Philippines
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

The museum showcases some major antiques that shows macau heritage. What's unlikeable is that you will get lost in the way out and if you ask the guard they get upset :( and the lights are low..

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london
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

very interesting museum. the building itself is interesting. then you discover Macau's story. How the portuguese arrived there and how they had to leave years later. well done!

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Shenzhen, China
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Probably the highlight of the museum is the cricket-fighting exhibit, which is pretty bizarre and interesting at the same time. Otherwise, it's a nice place for a wander in the air con.

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Portland, OR USA
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

Lots to learn in this museum. Highlights include drunken dragon display, info about lost professions of Macau, and funny dioramas. Walk around on top of the museum and admire old cannons.

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Los Angeles, California, USA
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

The museum is well kept, very informative, a great place to understand the history of Macao.

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Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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188 reviews 188 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Very educational place. can see the combination of 2 major cultural. The meets of Portugese and Chinese cultural. Displayed is good and well manage. Can spend at least half day here. strongly recommendend.

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Jakarta, Indonesia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

I could get a complete information about the history of Macao. Our kids were also quite happy there.

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Coventry, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

This place was actually very interesting with some very well preserved artefacts saved from the might of the bulldozers and land developers. Definitely worth a visit and the fact that it is air conditioned means you can escape the thick muggy air outside.

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Toronto, Canada
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012

Good display of cultural impact when two worlds meet. Section on history of writing worthwhile.

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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

a great east meets west story, tracking European and China history concurrently. Very thoughtfully presented.

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