introduce
The museum is located on Persimmon Hill near the Ruins of St. Paul's, and you can visit the Fortress together. The museum displays the local history and social changes, and records the process of cultural confluence and harmonious coexistence in the local area and the formation of a unique folk culture through rich exhibits.
The museum building is three stories high, two of which are built under the platform of the Fortress, and only the upper floor is rebuilt from the ground building of the original Meteorological Observatory, thus retaining the original architectural style and landform features of the Fortress to the greatest extent. After visiting the museum, you will come out to the Fort Cannon, overlooking the scenery of the entire city.
The theme of the first floor of the museum is the originality of local civilization, introducing the origin and development of the place; the second floor is folk art and traditions, and the exhibits reveal all aspects of local history, including entertainment, daily life, religious rituals and celebrations, etc., and the third floor displays Features of contemporary urban life and visions of the future. In addition, the museum also exhibits the works of some well-known writers, including Portuguese writers Camíz and Pisanje.
opening hours
All year round Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-18:00 (ticket sales stop at 17:30) Closed on Monday; closed on Mondays (open on public holidays as usual).
