Museum of Taipa and Coloane History
Museum in Taipa, Macau, China
22°12′11.8″N 113°33′17.6″E / 22.203278°N 113.554889°E / 22.203278; 113.554889
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| Traditional Chinese | 路氹歷史館 | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 路氹历史馆 | ||||||||||
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| Portuguese | Museu da História da Taipa e Coloane | ||||||||||
The Museum of Taipa and Coloane History (Chinese: 路氹歷史館; Portuguese: Museu da História da Taipa e Coloane) is a museum in Taipa, Macau, China.
History
The museum building used to be a public administration building named Island Municipal Council Building.[1] It used to serve as the administrative center of the government of Portuguese Macau and played an important role in developing the area. In 2002, the building was renovated.[2] Excavations were being done until 2004 around the building area. Basic preparation for exhibitions were done in 2005 and the renovation was finally completed in March 2006. The museum was opened on 7 May 2006.[3]
Architecture
The museum building is a 1920s green Portuguese building.[4]
Exhibitions
There are nine galleries in total inside the museum. On the first floor, the museum displays excavated relics and other artifacts. On the second floor, there are religious objects, handicrafts and architectural models.[5][6]
See also
References
- ^ "Museum of Taipa and Coloane History". Taipa Village. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
- ^ "Museum of Taipa and Coloane History". Macau Lifestyle. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
- ^ "The Museum of Taipa and Coloane History". ICM. 28 February 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
- ^ "Museum of Taipa and Coloane History". City Guide. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
- ^ "Museum of Taipa and Coloane History". Macao Government Tourism Office. 21 October 2021. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
- ^ Gal, StrawberrY (3 January 2016). "The Museum of Taipa and Coloane History". Malaysian Foodie. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
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