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Museums in Macau

Macau Museum

 

Macau has a unique history, a combination of both Portuguese and Chinese make a rich cultural heritage, which can be observed in the various Museums of the city as well as its Monuments.

 

Macau Museum

 

This Museum was inaugurated in 18th April, 1998 the museum occupies the ancient Fortress, which was built by the Jesuits at the beginning of the 17th century. Next to the fortress is S. Pauls's College otherwisde known as the College of the Mother of God. The museum also occupies Monte Fort and is facing the St. Pauls Ruins.

 

The museum possess a large number of objects which have historical value, in addition the museums has numerous artefacts which display the ways of life in the communities thoughout the centuries.