Handover Gifts Museum of Macao

The Handover Gifts Museum of Macao is a cultural institution in Sé with three floors, the second of which houses modern galleries displaying commemorative presents. The space features gifts presented by Chinese provinces and regions to mark an important transition in the city's history.

The building opened in December 2004 on the site of a temporary pavilion that had been used during the 1999 handover ceremonies. This opening marked the permanent establishment of a space dedicated to documenting this major change in Macau's status.

The collection features crafted works and artworks gifted by 56 ethnic groups across China to commemorate Macau's establishment as a special administrative region. These pieces reflect the diverse artistic traditions that converge in this new chapter of the city.

The museum sits near the Macau Museum of Art and is straightforward to locate in the neighborhood. Visitors should plan to spend time exploring the galleries spread across multiple levels with modern installations and display areas.

The top floor houses an auditorium where educational programs about the territorial transition take place and records of this shift are maintained. This space functions as both a venue for ongoing learning and a repository for documents related to this historical change.

Location: Sé

Inception: October 2004

Official opening: December 2004

Floors above the ground: 3

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-19:00

Phone: +85385041800

Website: http://icm.gov.mo/handovermuseum/index1.asp?Language=3

GPS coordinates: 22.18989,113.55406

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:01