Museum of Taipa and Coloane History

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The Museum of Taipa and Colone History was formerly the building of the former Island Council Building. The Portuguese-style building was constructed way back in the 1920s according to the earliest documents attainable.

The Island Council Building served as the administrative center of the island's government and it played an important role in the development of the island. It was called "Yamen" in the past, which is commonly known as the government office.

taipa coloane museum of history

The Museum of Taipa and Coloane History itself is an integral part of the history of Coloane and Taipa, and the Macau Special Administrative Region government has categorized it as a building of architectural and artistic value.

taipa coloane museum of history

The exhibits inside the Museum of Taipa and Coloane History are in two floors which consist of nine exhibition rooms, a video presentation area and of course, a souvenir shop.

There is a comprehensive collection of artifacts and relics that are displayed in the Museum of Taipa and Coloane History. The nine exhibition rooms are differentiated according to location and specific themes per room.

The exhibition rooms on the first floor, specifically; exhibition rooms 1 to 5, of the Museum of Taipa and Coloane History contain historical relics that were unearthed in Coloane.

taipa coloane museum of history

There are also stone architectural remains in the basement of the building of the former Island Municipal Council, the current building of the Museum of Taipa and Coloane History.

In addition, the development of the villages, religions, and culture of the islands of Macau give the visitor an overview of the rich history and interesting culture of the old Coloane and Taipa.

taipa coloane museum of history

The exhibition rooms on the second floor have different themes, including the history of the former Islands Municipal Council, a look back at agriculture and handicrafts in the old days, the architectural features of buildings in 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.

taipa coloane museum of history

The planning and preparation process for the construction of the Museum of Taipa and Coloane History were long and rigorous processes.

It started in 2002 and the renovation of the building, the former Island Municipal Council Building started on the following year.

taipa coloane museum of history

Until 2004, excavations under the Museum of Taipa and Coloane History and in other places in the islands were still being executed because of the endless search for newly found ancient relics and artifacts that might be of great contribution to the islands.

Conversely, basic preparations for exhibitions were carried out in 2005.

The renovation was completed only in March 2006.

The final setting of exhibits and the preparation for the opening ceremony were then ready for the official opening of the Museum of Taipa and Coloane History on May 7, 2006.

taipa coloane museum of history