Macau Grand Prix Museum

The Macau Grand Prix Museum is located in the basement of the Tourist Activity Centre on Rua Luis Gonzaga Gomes on the Macau Peninsula, close to the Macau Wine Museum and the Grand Prix circuit itself. It tells the story of the Macau Grand Prix, an annual street race held each November around the Guia Circuit since 1954, and one of the best-known road races in Asia. The museum's collection includes historic racing cars and motorbikes that competed in the event, as well as helmets, trophies, photographs and race memorabilia. Visitors can see Formula Three cars, touring cars and the bikes used in the motorcycle Grand Prix, along with displays describing the evolution of the track and the drivers who won there. Interactive features and racing simulators let visitors try the circuit's famous bends, such as the Lisboa corner and the Mandarin Oriental curve, and they are popular with families and motorsport enthusiasts. A visit takes about one hour, though fans of racing can spend longer reading the exhibits and watching archive footage. Admission is about MOP 30 for adults and about MOP 15 for children, but visitors should verify the current fee before going. The museum is open Wednesday to Monday from 10:00AM to 6:00PM and closed on Tuesdays, and opening hours should be checked in advance. Weekday afternoons are generally the quietest. During the Grand Prix race weekend in November the area around the circuit is busiest, with road closures and crowds, so those wishing to visit the museum without the crowds may choose another time of year. The museum is reached by buses 3, 3A, 10 and 12 to the Tourist Activity Centre stop. A ticket combination with the neighbouring wine museum is sometimes available. Photography is typically allowed in the exhibition halls, and the cars make good subjects, though visitors should follow signs and staff guidance.