The famous Grand Prix Museum of Macau opened its doors to the public in 1993 in time for the 40th anniversary celebration of the Macau Grand Prix, an annual event that is held every November that showcases a variety of car and motorbike events.  The Grand Prix was born in 1954 mainly because of the excitement and eagerness of a select group of people who were into racing.  Furthermore, this museum was established in order to give extra promotion for the Macau Grand Prix in the hope to attracting more tourists to come, visit and join in the celebration.  At present, this event draws in thousands of people, specifically racing fanatics, to Macau.

This heart-stopping Macau Formula 3 Grand is the most highly anticipated and most significant race when it comes to the Formula 3 season.  The distinction is most sought after by a lot of circuits that are existing all over the world primarily because the circuit that is present in Macau is considered to be one of the most difficult tracks in the world because it was organized and structured in such a way wherein Macau’s own tapered roads are included and that sudden turns are incorporated as well.  The race, as of today, has already reached the distinction of being included among the top internationally acclaimed racing competitions and championships.

Macau’s street circuit is already being compared to Monte Carlo and has earned for itself, due to its unique quality and level of difficulty, has earned the elusive participation of the huge names in the racing world like Michael Schumacher, Ralf Schumacher, David Coulthard, among others.  Some racers who are just starting to make their own marks see the Macau Grand Prix as the perfect platform for them to give their racing career the much needed jolt.  The Grand Prix Museum of Macau is also a part of the lives of the people in the sense that it also honors select individuals who were able to make notable inputs to undeniable triumph of the Grand Prix.  Some of the acknowledged individuals include Ayrton Senna, John Corsmit, Teddy Yip, Laurel, among others.

After the celebration of the Golden Anniversary of the Grand Prix in Macau, the Government Tourist Office of Macau decided that it was the perfect time to schedule the Grand Prix Museum for a major transformation to what it is today. Visitors will be enthralled by all the racing cars and powerful motorcycles that crowd the museum’s exhibition hall.  These fierce machines, of course, are the same cars that have competed in the races in previous races.  But the most noticeable of all cars is the red and white racing car that is being exhibited at the center of the hall. This car was driven by Aryton Senna, a popular race driver who passed away in 1994.  There are numerous videos, photos, articles, memorabilia, old documents, among others.

Another favorite attraction in this museum would have to be the simulators.  Anyone who is wondering how it feels to drive at a speed of up to 200 kilometers per hour in a race car must definitely try the simulators!  One version of the stimulator allows visitors to play the driver of a speeding race car and the freedom to control the car on the Guia Circuit through the use of a television screen.  In another kind of stimulator, the visitor gets to experience how it is be the passenger of a car that was driven during the Grand Prix that was held back in 1995.  Screens are also placed outside the stimulators that are linked to a camera inside the stimulator.  This device allows watchers to see the facial expression of the person who is using the simulator.

During your visit to Macau, make sure that you pay a visit to the Grand Prix Museum. It is located just ten minutes away from the Macau Ferry Terminal.  You will easily locate it at the Tourist Activity Center just beside the Macau Wine Museum.   You can take a cab or any of the following bus numbers:  1A, 3, 3A, 10, 10A, 12, 17, 23, 28A, 28C, and 32.  The museum is located in close proximity to the best Macau hotels like the Holiday Inn Hotel Macau.

Be mesmerized by the impressive pool of powerful racing machines that participated and garnered top ranks in the Guia circuit.  Close your eyes and imagine yourself in the middle of the action and surrounded by angry and roaring engines.  Ready? Set. Go!

HELPFUL INFORMATION:
Address: Rua Luis Gonzaga Gomes, 431 Basement (Tourism Activities Centre, CAT)
Operating Hours:  10:00 am to 6:00 pm (closed every Tuesday)
Ticket Prices: MOP$ 5.00 (11 to 18 years old); MOP$ 10.00 (adults); Free admission for children under 10 years old and senior citizens over 60 years old; MOP$20.00 (combined fee with the Wine Museum)
Contact Number: (853) 8793 4108

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