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Macao Museum of Art

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Located in the cultural center of New Port District in Macao, the Macao Museum of Art was opened to the public in March 19, 1999. It is the only art museum in Macao, covering 10,192 square meters. The Museum houses an abundant collection of paintings, seals, western paintings, pottery and bronze.

This five-storeyed building contains five separate exhibition galleries of differing sizes, namely the Hall of Chinese Calligraphy and Paintings, the Hall of Chinese Potteries, two exhibition halls on special topics, and the Exhibition Hall of History, which displays western paintings for sales. Besides, the Museum has an auditorium that can hold more than 100 people.

It is one of the finest museums in Macao displaying fine works of art and significant cultural artifacts. The displays in the museum are to show visitors the art that has developed under the influence of both the East and the West cultures.

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