"Museum and Memory" - Objects tell stories

The rapid development of Macao has transformed it from a small fishing village into a current modern metropolis, and the changing process is filled with interesting variations and historical memories. The earliest museum in Macao started in the 50s of 20th century, and there are more than 20 museums open to the public nowadays.

"Museum and Memory" is the theme of International Museum Day 2011, which is highly pertinent to the character of the museums in Macao. Through their collections, exhibitions and activities, the museums continuously assist in recording the bits and pieces and the transitions of this city, helps keeping the collective memories of the Macao residents, and tell stories of the changes in this city.

We cordially invite you to attend the "Macao International Museum Day Fair 2011" held at Tap Seac Square on the 8th May, to experience the charm of memory from the museums in Macao!

International Museum Day, 2011

To celebrate the annual International Museum Day on 18th May, admission to all the museums in Macao will be free from 14th May to 18th May, respectively. Each museum will prepare a series of special features and promotional activities in May, including seminars, thematic exhibitions and workshops, etc. in order to let citizens and tourists feel the unlimited power of the museums to the society. For details of free admission and special activities, please refer attachments or visit the portal of the Museums of Macao (http://www.museums.gov.mo).

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International Musuem Day, Macao 2011 Free Admission Timetable

Museum	Free Admission Day
Natural and Agrarian Museum	Free admission in the whole year
Grande Prix Museum	Free admission until 31/12/2011
Museum of Sacred Art and Crypt	Free admission in the whole year
Museum of the Holy House of Mercy	To be announced
Heritage Exhibition of a Traditional Pawnshop Business	18/05/2011
Fire Services Museum	Free admission in the whole year
Maritime Museum	14,15,18,20/05/2011
Communications Museum of Macao	17, 18/05/2011
Musuem of Tapia and Coloane History	18/05/2011
Handover Gifts Museum of Macao	Free admission in the whole year
Lin Zexu Memorial Museum of Macao	18/05/2011
Museum of the Macao Security Forces	Free admission in the whole year
Macao Science Center	18/5/2011 Free admission to the Exhibition Center only
Macao Tea Culture House	Free admission in the whole year
Dr. Sun Yat Sen Memorial House in Macau	Free admission in the whole year
Macao Museum	15, 18/05/2011
Macao Museum of Art	18/05/2011
Treasure of Sacred Art	Free admission in the whole year
Wine Museum	Free admission until 31/12/2011
The Taipa Houses-Museum	18/05/2011