Maritime Museum
Maritime Museum
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10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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BradJill
Hong Kong, China155,206 contributions
Nov 2012 • Couples
The Maritime Museum (MOP10 for adults over 17, only MOP5 of Sunday) is easily one of Macau's best museums and is conveniently located just across from the famous A-Ma Temple. Here you can see four floors of exhibitions, displays and information related to local maritime activity and how Macau was shaped throughout history due to its proximity to the sea. There are many interesting things to see here. You can visit in as little as 20-30 minutes or spend a couple hours visiting more thoroughly if you enjoy this type of speciality museum.
We particularly enjoyed the various model ships of historical Chinese and Portuguese design and as well as the models of more model vessels found throughout the Maritime Musuem. On the ground floor there is also an interesting "Little A-Ma Theatre" witch helps explain the significance of this goddess, the role she played with early inhabits to the Macau islands. It also helps to establish context for the visit you may have just made to the active A-Ma Temple just across Barra Square.
On the second floor there is a wall map that reveals ancient Chinese naval exploration which reached as far as the Red Sea and the coast of Africa back in the 14th century, long before the Europeans visited this part of the world for the first time in the 16th century. Similarly, on the third floor there is a 3D model of Macau during the 17th century, depicting what the city would have looked like during that time period, with its natural harbors, walls, fortifications and even farm land which is all but gone today, covered with densely populated housing districts. Many of the current World Heritage attractions are present on this map and were fun spotting out.
Towards the end of the museum there are some aquariums with various fish that are worth a quick look. Outside there is a small cafe but large number of outdoor seats to have a rest. There is also a fun little junk-boat for children to get on for pictures as well as a long traditional dragon boat on display for visitors to see.
Overall, the Maritime Museum is a good collection and nice endeavor made by the Macau Tourism Office to promote Macau's maritime history. We consider this one of the best museums in Macau and a worthy consideration for those interested in Macau's history or looking to take in a museum or two during their visit.
We particularly enjoyed the various model ships of historical Chinese and Portuguese design and as well as the models of more model vessels found throughout the Maritime Musuem. On the ground floor there is also an interesting "Little A-Ma Theatre" witch helps explain the significance of this goddess, the role she played with early inhabits to the Macau islands. It also helps to establish context for the visit you may have just made to the active A-Ma Temple just across Barra Square.
On the second floor there is a wall map that reveals ancient Chinese naval exploration which reached as far as the Red Sea and the coast of Africa back in the 14th century, long before the Europeans visited this part of the world for the first time in the 16th century. Similarly, on the third floor there is a 3D model of Macau during the 17th century, depicting what the city would have looked like during that time period, with its natural harbors, walls, fortifications and even farm land which is all but gone today, covered with densely populated housing districts. Many of the current World Heritage attractions are present on this map and were fun spotting out.
Towards the end of the museum there are some aquariums with various fish that are worth a quick look. Outside there is a small cafe but large number of outdoor seats to have a rest. There is also a fun little junk-boat for children to get on for pictures as well as a long traditional dragon boat on display for visitors to see.
Overall, the Maritime Museum is a good collection and nice endeavor made by the Macau Tourism Office to promote Macau's maritime history. We consider this one of the best museums in Macau and a worthy consideration for those interested in Macau's history or looking to take in a museum or two during their visit.
Written November 29, 2012
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Kelvin R
Johannesburg, South Africa328 contributions
Apr 2015 • Friends
We were fortunate to have a friend in Macau who invited us out and took us around all over, when asked if I wished to see the Maritime Museum I had little or no expectations, I was blown away by the comprehensive depiction of both western and eastern maritime history with scale models of just about every genre of ancient ships on the planet.
We arrived late in the afternoon and unfortunately were asked by the staff to leave after about an hour and a half.
We arrived late in the afternoon and unfortunately were asked by the staff to leave after about an hour and a half.
Written June 20, 2015
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empress_cherry
Canberra, Australia632 contributions
This museum contains some fairly interesting relica ships, but I couldn't relax and enjoy it because I almost failed the temperature check that they do on all visitors (due, presumably, to swine flu paranoia) - they check your temperature right after you enter from the unshaded square outside, so of course some people will be very hot, don't worry though, if you fail they just tell you to stand under the AC vent until you pass, even if you are coughing a little!
Written July 17, 2009
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Macau, China18 contributions
Jan 2020
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 🇲🇴.
Written January 20, 2020
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MikeCMelbourne
Melbourne, Australia200 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
Nice museum with plenty of miniature ships and description of fishermen's life in Macau. Just opposite A Ma's temple so it is worthwhile just to drop by. Only a small entrance fee.
Written January 15, 2020
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TheOExpress🏴🇭🇰
Hong Kong, China4,298 contributions
Jun 2019 • Solo
...and you shouldn’t judge this place based on its outside either: inside is great! Loads of information on Chinese and Portuguese maritime history, including broader topics not related to Macau like the voyages of Zheng He, Vasco da Gama and Magellan. Also plenty on the myths and realities surrounding the founding of Macau. I even liked the gift shop!
Written June 7, 2019
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Lets Go To Macau! 🇲🇴
Macau, China2,248 contributions
Apr 2018 • Solo
The Maritime Museum is the very good museum just across from A-Ma Temple at Barra Square. Here you can explore four floors of exhibitions, displays and information dedicated to local maritime activity and history in Macau.
A museum highlight is the Little A-Ma Theatre which tells the legend of the local goddess for which the famous nearby temple is named. There is an English language version as well as Cantonese and Putunghua. Some very nice model ships are on display and the museum visit ends with a nice aquarium, providing some aquatic life for children to enjoy.
The museum (usually MOP10 per adult) is open from 10am to 6pm daily but closed on Tuesdays. Visitors can make a quick highlight visit in 30 minutes or spend a couple hours at this specialty museum if interested.
A museum highlight is the Little A-Ma Theatre which tells the legend of the local goddess for which the famous nearby temple is named. There is an English language version as well as Cantonese and Putunghua. Some very nice model ships are on display and the museum visit ends with a nice aquarium, providing some aquatic life for children to enjoy.
The museum (usually MOP10 per adult) is open from 10am to 6pm daily but closed on Tuesdays. Visitors can make a quick highlight visit in 30 minutes or spend a couple hours at this specialty museum if interested.
Written January 10, 2019
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Dana W
Granville, NY53 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
Not a bad aquarium just a little small for the price of admission. Friendly staff. I think it would be better for younger kids.
Written July 3, 2018
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FranceAK47
Chanthaburi160 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
Very useful place to learn and study history and old cultures of Macau. Lots of interesting thing inside this museum.
Written January 29, 2018
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Margaret E
22 contributions
Aug 2017 • Solo
Anyone who is interested in ships and all things nautical, in seafaring history, and in the history of Macau, will appreciate this. It is small enough to be completely enjoyed in just a couple of hours, with beautiful models of various fishing vessels and other displays. Visitors learn about the reason ships developed the particular features they did, both for fishing and for defense. There is incredible model of an old Chinese wooden warship that was a relative "skyscraper" battleship, which proved to be unwieldy and not so seaworthy, but certainly was interesting! I found beautiful postcards, and fascinating information through many free brochures throughout the museum. My visit was just a week before the treacherous typhoon of August 2017, which I understand damaged the building. I hope that it is repairable!
Written December 21, 2017
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- Maritime Museum is open:
- Sun - Sat 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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