Macau Outer Harbour Attractions

What to See in Macau Outer Harbour

The Outer Harbour has a bit of everything. Modern and innovative architecture, colonial villas and some fantastic museums present a high entertainment factor. The Macau cultural centre is the island's primary venue for the arts and is a welcome distraction from the buzz of the casinos. For an afternoon spent soaking up knowledge on Macau’s rich history and respective cultural traits, the Art and Wine Museums should satisfy.

The Ecumenical Centre is one of Macau’s most original and unique attractions, while the island's namesake A Ma Temple delves back into the past. In short, the Harbour promises treats - both old and new.

Macau Cultural Centre

This 100-million dollar centre is where the vast majority of Macanese high-brow culture happens; home to the excellent Art Museum it is also the place to see world-class opera and other cultural performances.

Opened in 1999 with the intention of increasing cultural interchanges and highlighting the territory's interesting history, the centre brings an element of cultural balance to what could just be a casino town. Inside there is a garden a complex of two Auditoria's and an Art Museum and the Cultural Centre is the newest addition to the Macau skyline.

Kun Iam Statue and Ecumenical Centre

Situated on a man-made island that is linked to the Sun Yat-sen, the 20 metre-high bronze statue of the goddess of Mercy and dome-shaped lotus with sixteen petals stands on a seven-metre high pedestal. The Kun Iam Ecumenical Center in Macau (housed within the dome-shaped lotus) comprises two levels.

The primary level is the Polyvalent Room housing the souvenir counter. The second stage is a basement, home to a contemplation room and a small library for tourists providing information on China's major religions. Both buildings were designed by Portuguese architect Cristina Rocha Leiria.

Grand Prix Museum

This is a definite must for all car enthusiasts. Starting off in 1953 the annual Macau Grand Prix includes a number of automobile and motorbike races and takes place in November. The Museum pays tribute to individuals who contributed extensively to the success of the Grand Prix. A great opportunity to admire a collection of magnificent machines that raced the Guia circuit - one of the world’s most exciting races.

Macau Art Museum

Illustrating the cultural and artistic side of Macau, the museum is spread out over five floors. Much of the work contemplates the fusion between eastern and western art. Set within the Macau Cultural Centre, the museum is vast and filled with permanent exhibitions that consist of Chinese calligraphy and paintings, seals, ceramics, copperware, western paintings, contemporary arts, photography artwork and other significant pieces.

The ground floor houses an art library which is handy for sourcing references or learning more about a particular movement featured within the gallery. The Museum is an attempt of the Macanese government to get locals interested in their history and establish the island as a true gateway between the east and the west.

Macau Wine Museum

Located in a busy area, the Macau Wine Museum is a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of the outside. Consisting of barrels, wine racks, presses and the general tools needed to make wine. With over 1,300 bottles of Portuguese wine on display, visitors will be happy to know that a tasting session is included within the entry fee.

The tour is broken down into; historical information, wine cellar, and museum and exhibitions, the museum gives an extensive and informative account of the business of wine.

A-Ma Temple

The most famous of Macau’s Chinese temples, this Taoist building was around before the Portuguese colonisation and therefore has a huge historical significance to the island and its initial religious standing prior to the western colonisation. The goddess A-Ma is also where Macau gets its name from.

Avenida Da Republica

The arc between Avenida da Praia Grande and Rua da Praia do Bom Parto becomes the Avenida Da Republica – the oldest part of Macau. An interesting street to visit, you really get the feeling of being in old Macau, even though the street is in the most modern part of the island. The grand colonial villas are not open to the public but are enjoyable for the historical ambience they exude. Nearby is the Santa Sancha Palace which is used to accommodate state guests and was the one-time residence of Macau’s Portuguese governors.

Maritime Museum

One of the most important of the island's many museums, it tells the story of how Macau has constantly been connected to the sea, which consequently led to its colonization by the Portuguese and its subsequent rich history. The Maritime Museum is just beside the sea and the A-Ma Temple. If you look at the map, this location is far away from all the other museums of Macau. Situated in Barra Pagoda Square.

Handover Gifts Museum of Macau

This museum features an in-depth look into the colonization of Macau and the eventual handover that took place in 1999 after 400 years under Portuguese rule. The long relationship between the two is held in high regard by the Macanese. The handover gifts exhibition gallery basically showcases gifts that were presented by the State Council of the People's Republic of China, its country-wide provinces, municipalities, autonomous regions, and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The special exhibition gallery will be used to hold different exhibits, which are mainly themed on the local culture and history of Macau.

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