Macao Maritime Museum
海事博物館
A museum shaped like a sailing ship, opposite A-Ma Temple. It tells the story of Macao's fishing and navigation and of maritime exchanges between China and Portugal during the Age of Discovery.
The Maritime Museum stands beside A-Ma Wharf, across from A-Ma Temple Square, and its exterior looks like a sailing ship. The four-floor museum covers the lives of Macao's fishermen and traditional fishing boats, the routes and ship types of Portugal's Age of Discovery, navigation techniques, and an aquarium. Detailed ship models and interactive exhibits make it a good choice for families. Admission is about MOP 10, with discounts on Sundays. The museum is closed on Tuesdays. It's a convenient stop after visiting A-Ma Temple, takes about 1 hour, and you can walk on to the Moorish Barracks.
Opening hours
10:00–18:00; closed Tuesdays
Nearby sights
- A-Ma Temple
- Moorish Barracks
- Our Lady of Penha Chapel
- Mandarin's House
- Lilau Square
- Sai Van Lake
- St. Lawrence's Church
- Macau Tower