In order to celebrate the International Museum Day on 18 May, 20 museums in Macao co-organize the annual event of the museum sector, the “Macao International Museum Day Carnival 2023”. The opening ceremony will be held on 14 May (Sunday), at 2pm, at the Convention Center of the Macao Science Center. The event will feature a wide range of intriguing activities, including game booths, workshops and online games. All are welcome to participate. For more information about activities and registration method, please visit the “Museums in Macao” website (www.museums.gov.mo).

The press conference was held today (25 April) at the Macao Grand Prix Museum. Representatives of Macao museums presented various activities to be featured in this edition of the Carnival, including: the Director of the Macao Museum, Lou Ho Ian; the representative of the Fire Services Museum and First-class Chief, Wong Si Tim; the Head of the Division of the Facilities Management of the Macao Government Tourism Office, Lei Wan Wai, representing the Macao Grand Prix Museum; the Director of the Tung Sin Tong Historical Archive Exhibition Hall, Chao Ka Hou; the Controller of the Education and Exhibits Department of the Macao Science Center, Oscar Leong Si Chong; the Director of the Macao Museum of Art, Un Sio San; the Chief Curator of the Communications Museum, Olivia Wong Kam Ian; and the Director of the Maritime Museum, Sit Kai Sin.

The International Museum Day, designated by the International Council of Museums (ICOM) on May 18 1977, aims to draw the public attention to museums, promoting the sustainable development of cultural undertakings and museums. The theme set by the International Council of Museums for this year’s International Museum Day is “Museums, Sustainability and Well-being”, in which the highlights of museums and cultural heritage of Macao will be showcased through a variety of online and offline activities, creating a strong festive vibe and cultural atmosphere in the community.

The Carnival will be held from 2pm to 6pm on 14 May (Sunday), during which the museums will host a rich variety of activities, including game booths “Multiple Perspectives on Museums”, experience activity “Understanding the Exibits of the Macao Museum”, workshops such as “Colours in Concert: Printmaking Registration Workshop”, Ceramic Print Workshops and Woodblock Printing Workshops. In May, the museums will also hold exhibitions, workshops, guided tours and other celebratory activities, and will be open to the public at designated times for free. The “Macao International Museum Day Carnival 2023 Online Game” will be available from 14 May to 3 June. The public can enter the game page by scanning the QR code of the game. Upon the completion of relevant tasks in the game, participants can receive game points, which can be redeemed for a prize and for entering a chance in the lucky draw. Prizes include exquisite gifts from museums and supermarket gift vouchers. For enquiries, please contact Mr. Lam through tel. no. 8988 4000 during office hours.

The Macao International Museum Day Carnival 2023 is jointly organised by the Museum of Sacred Art and Crypt, Former Chong Sai Pharmacy, Tung Sin Tong Historical Archive Exhibition Hall, Xian Xinghai Memorial Museum, Lin Zexu Memorial Museum of Macao, Heritage Exhibition of a Traditional Pawnshop Business, Fire Services Museum, Maritime Museum, Communications Museum, Museum of Taipa and Coloane History, Treasure of Sacred Art of St. Joseph’s Seminary, General Ye Ting's Former Residence, Zheng Guanying Memorial Museum, Macao Grand Prix Museum, Handover Gifts Museum of Macao, Museum of the Macao Security Forces, Macao Science Center, Macao Museum, Macao Museum of Art and Taipa Houses.