[2025 Macau Attraction] Travel Guide for Historical Museum of Coloane and Taipa (Updated Jul)

Macau is a place I never get tired of visiting If you plan to spend half a day in Macau I suggest you follow this World Heritage route❤ Avoid the crowds and experience more local culture Neighborhoods with a strong sense of life, dopamine architecture... Stroll leisurely along the way, taking photos as you go Feel the unique charm of 🇲🇴, the 2025 East Asian Cultural Capital · 🗺️Route (in the last image): Taipa Houses-Museum ➡ Carmo Square ➡ Pak Tai Temple ➡ Carmo Market ➡ Carmo Square ➡ Our Lady of Carmel Church ➡ Taipa Houses-Museum · 🔸Taipa Houses-Museum: Entering the Taipa Houses-Museum is like traveling back in time to ancient Macau The first floor displays archaeological discoveries, regional changes, village culture, and religious artifacts; the second floor focuses on modern history, local culture, economic development, and architectural art, showcasing the history and culture of Taipa from prehistoric times to the modern era Opening hours: 10:00–16:00 (closed on Mondays) - 🔸Carmo Square: Also known as "Pak Tai Temple Square," walking in Carmo Square, you will see a variety of architectural styles, including traditional Chinese temples and Portuguese-style buildings, as well as many fun places and delicious food nearby - 🔸Pak Tai Temple: Built around the 23rd year of the Daoguang reign of the Qing Dynasty (1843), Pak Tai Temple is one of the oldest temples in Taipa. The wood carvings, murals, and historical inscriptions on the walls silently tell the story of the temple's past. In Macau, Pak Tai is the god of water and fire, inspiring awe, so every year on the third day of the third lunar month, the temple is bustling with activity! - 🔸Carmo Market: Carmo Market was originally the site of the Taipa Municipal Market, which was transformed into a leisure square. It retains the four-slope roof pavilion-style architecture and single-slope roof open corridor-style architecture, with a unique architectural style, and is an important witness to the history of Macau's public markets! - 🔸Carmo Square: Carmo Square is an open space surrounded by colorful and unique buildings, with the most eye-catching being Our Lady of Carmel Church. There are also some Portuguese-style buildings around the church, making it a great place for photos! - 🔸Our Lady of Carmel Church: Built in 1885, it is the only Catholic church in Taipa, with an Instagram-worthy pale yellow exterior, a serene and sacred interior, a benevolent statue of the Virgin Mary, an artistic choir loft, and a beautiful view of the sea! - 🔸Taipa Houses-Museum: These five buildings were built in 1921 and are one of the eight scenic spots in Macau. They were originally the residences of senior officials of the outlying islands of Macau and are typical Macanese residences. They have now been transformed into the Taipa Houses-Museum, Creative Drawing Gallery, Art Gallery, Style Gallery, and Reception Gallery, each exuding its own unique charm

#Western Architecture #100 Ways to Travel 🕰️Opening hours: 10am to 6pm, closed on Mondays 📍Address: Cotai History Museum, take bus No. 33 from Guan Gate to Taipa Midway Station 💰Average consumption per person: Free visit 💞Reason for recommendation: Cotai History Museum is a very historically valuable Western-style building in Taipa. The outside is green and white Portuguese style

#Macau Weekend Trip #Relaxation #Weekend Trip #trip When I stepped into the Cotai History Museum, I was immediately attracted by its ancient architecture. This colonial building exudes a rich historical atmosphere, as if you can hear the past whispering. I am very excited because I know that in this museum I will be able to get a glimpse of the historical face of Macau. 😮🏰🔍 The exhibition in the museum is really exciting! From Macau’s colonial period to modern times, each exhibition area showcases the local history and culture in detail. I was able to learn about Macau’s past through artifacts, photos and multimedia displays, which gave me a deeper understanding and connection to the place. Moreover, the museum offers guided tours, with the guide explaining the contents of each exhibition area in detail, which gave me a richer understanding of Macau’s history. This is truly a feast of knowledge! 📜📸🗺️🎟️ The most amazing thing is that admission to Cotai History Museum is free! This made me feel very happy because I could explore the museum to my heart’s content without the stress of ticket prices. This kind of free admission opportunity is really rare, allowing me to enjoy this journey of time more easily. 🎟️😃✨ Cotai History Museum is definitely a free trip through time! Located within colonial architecture, it offers amazing historical exhibitions and guided tours that give you a deeper understanding of Macau’s past. Moreover, free admission allows you to enjoy this journey of time with ease. This will be an interesting and educational exploration! 🏛️📜🔍🏰🎟️✨

The Cotai History Museum is a historic building located on Gulia Shriver Street in the old town of Taipa, Macau. The two-story neoclassical building was once the offices of the Sea Island City Hall building and the temporary Sea Island City Council. Inside the museum, visitors can view artifacts unearthed from Rowan and stone structures in the basement. In the "Changes in Cotai Villages" thematic exhibition area, visitors can learn about the lives of villagers in Cotai villages. In addition, the furnishings of the former Sea Island City Hall meeting room are preserved in the Sea Island City Hall exhibition area. Visitors can feel the rich historical atmosphere in the exhibition area. Of course, visitors can also visit the Cotai Economy - Agriculture, Fishing and Fisheries exhibition area, the Cotai Economy - Firecracker Industry, Shipbuilding Thematic Exhibition Area, the Cotai Architectural Features and the Development of Cotai to deepen their understanding of Cotai history. #Macau Attractions

#Macau Attractions Next to Guan Ye Street, there is a conspicuous green building 🖼 Western style thought it was a rich man's villa 😅 It turned out to be the Cotai Museum 😎 The two-storey building contains special exhibitions❣ Free to visit The first floor displays stone tools, ceramics, and excavated pits unearthed from ancient coves🤗 very real feeling The second floor is modern artifacts, recreating the former government council hall, most especially the wooden boat suspended from the ceiling, understanding the economic development of the coastal areas and people's living conditions😍 The history of Macau can be viewed in a concentrated manner😎🤳 Not bad

- The trip to Macau was another trip after more than ten years and the first time to play in Macau together after marrying my wife. - A day trip to Taipa, Macau Peninsula, is mainly based on walking and taxi rides, as Macau is smaller and you can walk from the west to the east in about 40 minutes. - The main attractions of the Macau Peninsula include the Grand Samba, Macau Old Town Street, Rose Hall, Lu Family House, Grand Road, Parliament Square, Macau Fisherman’s Wharf, and Golden Lotus Plaza. - If you want to shop and taste local snacks, you need to reserve a day. - The next day proceeded to Taipa to experience the historical streets of old Taipa, visiting the Long Wan Portuguese Museum, Guan Ye Street and Cotai History Museum. - Luxurious shopping malls including Galaxy Macau, Parisian, Londoner, Venetian and more take a day to navigate. - Hotel selection is based on personal preference and budget. - In terms of food and drink, depending on personal taste and budget, there are some snacks at no marked price in Guan Ye Street, which need to be careful. - Shopping can choose local cultural and creative or high-end shopping cities near the attractions with a full range of brands.

The Taipa and Coloane History Museum quietly hides between the bustling city and serene tranquility, taking me on a journey through the river of time to the past of Taipa and Coloane. The exterior of the museum greets visitors with its simple design, seemingly hinting at the modest yet precious history it holds. Stepping inside, I was met with yellowed photographs and intricate hand-drawn maps, showcasing the authentic face of Taipa and Coloane during its fishing and agricultural eras. Though the exhibits are few, each one feels like a condensed story—ancient fishing tools, handwoven bamboo baskets, and models of early villages vividly and delicately depict the simplicity of life in the past. What moved me the most was the multimedia display in the exhibition hall. On the large screen, records of villagers' lives played out—the laughter in the rice fields, the shouts from fishing boats—seemingly transcending time to present the soul of Taipa and Coloane right before my eyes. Walking out of the museum and gazing at the modernized scenery of Taipa and Coloane, I couldn't help but feel a sense of awe: no matter how the world changes, the past filled with sweat and hope is still quietly preserved here.

#ChinaTravelMoment Macau Taipa Village is one of the areas where you can feel the traditional charm of Macau the best. It was great to feel the charm of the East and the West in this unique neighborhood where the atmosphere of the Portuguese colonial era and local Chinese culture are in harmony.

#ChinaTravelMoment Macau was a Portuguese colony, so there are many Portuguese-style buildings left. You can feel the European atmosphere with a 4-hour flight from our country, and there are also various foods that combine Portuguese and Macau, so I recommend traveling to Macau.

#CanadaFlightEvent Visited: Taipa Village Entrance Caption for Photo 1: This is the view in front of Taipa Village, gloomy Caption for Photo 2: This is just a bathroom, but the colors are really pretty Caption for Photo 3: This is just a school, but the colors are pretty too Aside: This is just a building with colorful chains Personal rating: 9 /10

#CanadaFlightEvent #MacauTravel These are the big guys I encountered on the way to Taipa Village.. The first picture looks more like an Asian-style building than a European-style building, but the second and third pictures look like European-style buildings.. Thank you..

#CanadaFlightEvent #MacauTravel Macau Taipa Azul Tiles.. This is what I saw on the way to Taipa Village.. Azul tiles are blue tiles. Azul means blue in Portuguese, and you can see the Azul tiles that you can see in Portugal here too..

#historicallandmarks #localguides #familytrip #tripmoments #Virtual Tours#Visitor Flow#Cultural Exhibitions A comprehensive collection of exhibits are displayed at the museum. On the first floor, the exhibitions of the historical relics unearthed on Coloane, the stone architectural remains in the basement of the former Island Council Building, and the development of the villages, religions and culture of the islands provide an overview of the history and culture of old Coloane and Taipa. The exhibition rooms on the second floor have different themes, including the history of the former Municipal Council of the Islands, a look back at agriculture and handicrafts in the old days, the architectural features of buildings on Coloane and Taipa and the recent development of the two islands. It provides visitors with a better understanding of the modern political and economical development of Coloane and Taipa.

Located in the Taipa and Coloane area of Macau, the Taipa and Coloane History Museum is an important place to understand the history of Macau and its surrounding areas. This museum not only showcases the historical development of Macau but also covers the unique cultural background and traditions of the area, allowing visitors to gain a multi-faceted understanding of the city's changes and achievements. 1. In-depth Interpretation of History: From Ancient Times to Modern Era The exhibitions at the Taipa and Coloane History Museum are rich and diverse, covering almost all historical periods of Macau, from its early history, the Portuguese colonial period, to modern urban development. The museum's exhibits include ancient artifacts, photographs, documents, and some precious historical materials, making it a great place for those interested in Macau's history to gain a deeper understanding of the city. 2. Connection Between Macau's Geography and Culture The museum also focuses on showcasing the geographical features and cultural background of the Taipa and Coloane area. Visitors can see displays related to local land development, residents' lives, and economic development. The Taipa and Coloane area is one of the most promising areas in Macau, and its rapid urbanization process and unique cultural atmosphere provide the museum with rich materials and story backgrounds. 3. Combination of Interactive Displays and Modern Technology The museum enhances the display effects with modern technology, including virtual displays, interactive screens, and sound devices. These high-tech display methods make it more vivid for visitors to understand Macau's history and culture, providing a more interesting and educational learning experience for both children and adults. 4. Museum Environment: Quiet and Comfortable Learning Space The museum's architectural design is simple and modern, with spacious interior spaces and moderate lighting, making it very suitable for quietly appreciating each exhibit. Each exhibition area is carefully designed, allowing visitors to leisurely tour and appreciate Macau's history and culture from various angles. The museum also has rest areas where visitors can relax and fully enjoy this cultural journey. 5. Educational and Cultural Value: A Symbol of Heritage and Protection As a history museum, the Taipa and Coloane History Museum has significant importance in the protection and inheritance of Macau's history. It not only showcases past historical events but also reflects how Macau maintains its unique cultural identity during the modernization process. The establishment and displays of the museum also help to enhance the awareness and appreciation of historical culture among local residents and visitors. Tips 1. Best Visiting Time: The museum has relatively few visitors, so it is recommended to visit on weekdays to enjoy a quieter experience. 2. Dress Suggestion: The museum has a large space, so it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes for long visits. 3. Notes: Some exhibits in the museum contain textual information, so for visitors interested in history, it is recommended to spend some time reading and understanding the background of the exhibits. Overall Review The Taipa and Coloane History Museum is a valuable place to understand the history and culture of Macau. Both local residents and tourists can find many interesting historical details and stories here. The museum's displays are not only educational but also allow visitors to feel the multicultural influences in Macau's historical development. For visitors who love history and culture, this is a must-visit attraction.

🇲🇴🇲🇴 The Macau Special Administrative Region is composed of the Macau Peninsula, Taipa Island, and Coloane Island, with a total land area of 33.3 square kilometers and a sea area of 85 square kilometers, which is 10 times that of before the return. 📸📸 Popular Check-in Spots: — Historic Center of Macau: Ruins of St. Paul's, etc. (see previous Trip Moment); — Lotus Square: Classic landmark, return commemoration - Lotus Flower in Full Bloom sculpture; (Pic 1-2) — Fisherman's Wharf: Ancient-style buildings and sea views, European-style leisure; (Pic 3-6) — Taipa Houses-Museum: The building was formerly the City Hall of the Islands, a social science history museum under the Macau Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau, where you can learn about the humanities and history, and there are also nice commemorative stamps; (Pic 7-8) — Rua do Cunha: An important part of the old town of Taipa, 121 meters long and 5 meters wide, famous for its rich food and souvenir shops, where I bought the largest lotus flower refrigerator magnet in Macau; (Pic 19-13) — Sands Resorts Macao: 8 world-class luxury hotels: The Venetian Macao, The Parisian Macao, The Londoner Macao, etc.; once rated as one of the "Top 10 Best Travel Regions" in the world by the world-renowned travel series "Lonely Planet". (Pic 14-19)

I have been to Macau so many times, this is the first time I visited the Cotai History Museum, and I also went to Tin Hau Temple next to it. I didn’t expect that there is such a history museum near Guan Ye Street that allows tourists to know more clearly about the former Macau 🇲🇴 And no matter how you shoot, you can shoot beautifully... the houses on both sides of the street maintain Portuguese flavor 👍

#Macau Travel #September Good Places 2024 Travel to Guan Ye Street, Taipa, Macau Don't forget to visit the Cotai History Museum An overview of the history of Cotai from archeology to modern times The history museum has two floors The first floor presents the most authentic archaeological excavation site It can be seen that the Portuguese-style stone road has been preserved at the scene red brick floors and other architectural remains Also exhibited from 1973 onwards Several archaeological prehistoric artifacts excavated at Black Sand Ring Including Ancestor Painted Pottery Circle Foot Plate The exhibition content on the second floor is even richer On both sides of the corridor are ancient weapons on display More accompanied by historical black and white photos Several exhibition halls tell the story of the local people's livelihood in Macau fishing, religious development and other rural cultures Learn more about the development of Cotai 📍 Cotai History Museum Address: Shriver Street, Gawlia, Taipa, Macau

📍R. Correia da Silva, Macau Compared to downtown Macau, Coloane Village, a coastal village with a slightly more tranquil feel, was once a fishing village that has now become a tourist attraction 👍🏻 The representative photo zone of Coloane Village, the Church of Xavier, had a refreshing yellow exterior, and there were many unique buildings in every alley of the village, so it was nice to take a leisurely walk and enjoy the leisure. 🍀 It is a little bit south of the city, so you have to use public transportation for about an hour, but it has a different feel from the complex city, so if you have time, I recommend visiting 🙌 #TravelSupportEvent

#Macau Attractions The Museu da História da Taipa e Coloane is located in the Old Town of Taipa, Macau. Which went through different names such as the Public Office, Sea Island City Hall, and Provisional Sea Island City Council. In December 1992, it was rated as a building with architectural artistic value by the Macau government. On May 7, 2006, the Cotai History Museum was officially opened. The appearance has 20th century architectural style 🏛️ It is a mint green neoclassical architectural style with a Roman-style triangular frieze, with a total area of ​​638 square meters, two floors, divided into eight exhibition rooms. The 1st floor is mainly the Cotai archaeological exhibition area🧐 Such as unearthed artifacts, the site of the basement stone structure of the city hall of Qianhai Island, Taipa The 2nd floor is the office, reception room, conference room, etc. of the former chief💼 The themes of the exhibition vary, mainly the recent development and economy of Cotai The exhibition hall is not big, but the exhibition display is rich Very convenient near Guanyehua☺️ Address: Shriver Street, Gawlia, Taipa, Macau Opening Hours: 10:00-18:00 (Closed on Mondays) Recommended length of stay: 30-60 minutes Free admission #Macau #Macau Attractions #Macau Good Places #Museums #Historical Buildings #Monuments #Roman Architecture #Portuguese Style #Guan Ye Street #Cultural Tour

#freehotelstay #historicallandmarks #mytravelhacks #localguides A comprehensive collection of exhibits are displayed at the museum. On the first floor, the exhibitions of the historical relics unearthed on Coloane, the stone architectural remains in the basement of the former Island Council Building, and the development of the villages, religions and culture of the islands provide an overview of the history and culture of old Coloane and Taipa. The exhibition rooms on the second floor have different themes, including the history of the former Municipal Council of the Islands, a look back at agriculture and handicrafts in the old days, the architectural features of buildings on Coloane and Taipa and the recent development of the two islands. It provides visitors with a better understanding of the modern political and economical development of Coloane and Taipa.

We visited the Taipa Houses Museum and found it to be a good compliment attraction in Taipa Village. Here you will find a series of five restored Macanese houses, greenish in colour. The homes are typical of colonial Portuese era. have entrance fee. House 1 was fashioned with furniture and indoor fixtures from the colonial time. However, everything is a bit overly polished, a bit to clean, when some rustic characteristics might have been appreciated better. House 2 was more of a time capsule musuem of history of Taipa village. It was interesting, ready made for the history buffs. House 3 was more of a Portugal exhibit, its regions and historical occupations and agriculture. It seemed a bit too touristy for us. As a result, House 3 was our least favorite of the houses. House 4 was hosting a free art exhibit that was pretty good. Entrance to this house was free to the public and didn't require the MOP5 ticket. Overall, we were happy with our 30 minute visit to the Taipa Houses Musuem and found it very good. While we would not target this musuem individually, it does make a worth while stop if you are planning to visit the very interesting Taipa Village area. We recommend combining the Taipa Houses Museum with the Museum of Taipa and Coloane History on the other side of Taipa Village.

The Cotai History Museum is located near Guan Ya Street. It has two main floors. It was formerly the Sea Island City Hall building, which also displays many unearthed artifacts from the road ring, the structure of the former basement, etc. Perfect for families to come and explore😄 #Macau Attractions