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The Taipa Houses MuseumvsMacao Science Center

Both are rated highly by professional travelers. Overall, Macao Science Center ranks marginally higher than The Taipa Houses Museum. Macao Science Center is ranked #10 in Macau with recommendations from 3 sources such as Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and Frommer's.

The Taipa Houses Museum
8/10
Avenida da Praia, Macau
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Fodor's Fodor's
"These five sea-green buildings are interesting examples of Porto-Chinese architecture and were originally residences of wealthy local merchants." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"They're worth visiting for museums contained in three of them." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The pastel-coloured villas (c 1921) here were the summer residences of wealthy Macanese." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
"This is a romantic spot, beside a lake halfway between the charm of Old Taipa Village and the nouveau hedonism that is Cotai...a display of Portuguese costume, they contain artefacts and objets d’art" Full review
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Entry, normally MOP5, is free on Sundays, making this a good day to avoid as it's busier then.
The Telegraph The Telegraph
"Characterised by lofty ceilings and teak floors. As well as a display of Portuguese costume, they contain artefacts and objets d’art from the colonial period" Full review
Macao Science Center
8/10
Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, Macau
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This cone-shaped museum does an excellent job of explaining how technology and science relate to our daily lives, making it a great educational experience for families. " Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"It was one of those clear skies days in Macau when pollution and smog was low. If you go up to the circular top, you get stunning views of the West side of Macau as the sunsets." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"In an IM Pei–designed silvery spiral of a building on the waterfront, this modern science museum is one of Macau's best places to take kids." Full review

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