Coloane Village Residential Museum is one of the local Eight Sights. The term ‘Coloane’ is an old name for Taipa, and these buildings, completed in 1921, once served as the official residences for island officials and homes for some Macanese families. Local authorities have refurbished this architectural complex and turned it into a museum showcasing Portuguese architectural features. It takes approximately 15-20 minutes to walk from The Venetian Macao to Coloane Village Residential Museum, following the downhill slope where five striking mint-green Portuguese-style buildings are prominently visible.
These buildings constitute the museum. Three of them are open for visits, named from west to east as ‘House of the Macanese,’ ‘Island House,’ and ‘Portuguese Regions House.’ The other two are ‘Exhibition Hall’ and ‘Guest House.’ House of the Macanese: Reflects the life of the Macanese in a grand residence. You can see authentic displays, especially the furniture, decorations, and artifacts, which are from long-settled local families, uniquely blending Chinese and Western styles, along with vintage photographs covering the entire house.
Island House: Displays the history and religious culture of Macanese in Hac Sá and Taipa, showcasing numerous photos and artifacts. You can visit a photo exhibition about Hac Sá and Taipa, with themes changing periodically.
