[2024 Macau Attraction] Travel Guide for Museum of the Macau Security Forces (Updated Nov)
Military Sites
Museums
Address:
Calcada dos Quarteis | Jardim de San Francisco, Macau, China
Opening times:
Open today at 9:00-17:45Opening Soon
Recommended sightseeing time:
2-3 hours
Phone:
+853 2855 9999
Museum of the Macau Security Forces
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This is a small, ground floor exhibition space with around 10 displays, featuring historic Macau Police and Security Forces gear, equipment and memorabilia. The museum is open 9-5.45pm (Monday-Friday) and 9-5pm (weekends and public holidays).
Here you can see uniforms, police station equipment, arms, two cannons, motorbikes. We liked seeing the historic pictures, showing the barracks here and Ave. Praia Grande back when it was a coastal road just before the sea during the early 20th century. All can be conveniently viewed in 10-20 minutes.
Overall, this is a highly specialised museum that is probably better suited to locals who have relatives in the police and security forces. There isn't much to see here that will likely be that interesting for most visitors to Macau. As such, we'd suggest concentrating your time and effort elsewhere and on more interesting and important attractions.
Naresh Mehra
Visiting the Security Forces Museum: A Glimpse into Macau's History
Stepping into the Security Forces Museum located in Macau's old town, one is greeted by a building steeped in history. Its solemn and majestic exterior stands like a silent guardian, witnessing the peace and passage of time in this city.
The museum's exhibition halls span multiple floors, housing a rich collection of historical artifacts such as uniforms, weapons, and badges from different eras. Each exhibit tells countless stories, unfolding the history of Macau's security forces from the colonial era to the present day. An ancient command knife, its blade slightly dulled, still glimmers faintly under the lights, hinting at its once formidable sharpness. A precious black-and-white photograph captures the determined figures of past officers maintaining order on the streets, evoking a sense of admiration.
The Security Forces Museum is not just a place to showcase the past but also a beacon of the spirit of protection and dedication. In this moment, I deeply appreciate those who silently guard us.
Cz1997
Although the exhibition is not large, it is a museum with rich content
"The Macao Security Forces Museum" is located in the lobby of the Macao Barracks Xie Xiang Security Forces Affairs Bureau. It was opened in 1984 and was originally named the Military Museum. It was renamed in 2004. The museum displays equipment and items used by the Macao military, police, and security forces with historical value, uniforms of different styles from different eras, and precious historical photos. Visitors can also tour the garden inside the Affairs Bureau, which was converted from a historic fortress. The museum's collection records the history of Portugal's military deployment and police evolution in Macao for more than 400 years.