Every November the small peninsular of Macau off the coast of Hong Kong in China comes alive with Grand Prix action, and to celebrate the Grand Prix all year round the island city has a great Grand Prix Museum. Macau has one of the few street racing circuits on the Grand Prix calendar and along with the city’s new casinos is a huge money spinner. The museum remembers some wonderful moments and some amazing drivers. There is a huge display featuring many of the historic racecars which have challenged the Macau circuit. But the museum is more than a museum it is a high tech entertainment center where visitors can ride the latest simulators and try their hand at Grand Prix action. Many of the vehicles and racing motorbikes are displayed in themed panoramas, which give you a sense of what the Macau Grand Prix is like, all beautifully restored the vehicles look like jewelry glistening in the museum’s beautiful halls. The center is usually opened six days a week, closing Tuesday and is best seen as part of the city’s museum pass ticket, which gives you access to many of Macau’s other great sights including the Maritime Museum, Museum of Art and the fantastic Wine Museum which is in the same building.
For more information: http://cn.macautourism.gov.mo/en/
