The Macau Grand Prix Museum (MGPM) in Zape celebrated the fifth anniversary of its post-expansion inauguration yesterday, welcoming visitors with free admission, special activities and the debut of a full-scale Formula 4 race car model as part of efforts to promote motorsport culture and strengthen Macau’s “tourism + sports” development, according to a statement by the Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO).
The museum commemorated the milestone with a slew of anniversary activities, the statement said, adding that MGTO Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes and Deputy Director Jennifer Si Tou visited the museum to observe public participation in the celebrations and learn more about visitor experiences.
According to the statement, visitors “enjoyed” complimentary admission yesterday and explored the museum’s collection of motorsports memorabilia and interactive installations.
Activities included photo opportunities with MGTO mascot Mak Mak and participation in the interactive game “Lens Hunter: Code Breaker Adventure”, which has been designed to introduce visitors to the history and culture of the Macau Grand Prix (MGP), the statement noted.
In order to mark the anniversary, museumgoers were also invited to contribute stickers to create a large installation featuring the number “5”,* symbolising the museum’s fifth year of operation following its expansion and reopening on June 1, 2021, the statement added.
A day earlier, the museum organised the “Legendary Senna – F3 Racing Woodcraft Wooden Model Workshop”, where participants assembled wooden replicas inspired by the Formula 3 race car driven by late Brazilian racer Ayrton Senna (1960-1994), the statement highlighted.
Another highlight of the anniversary celebrations was the launch of a full-scale Formula 4 race car model for permanent display, the statement said, adding that the exhibit commemorates the debut of the Macau Formula 4 Race – FIA F4 World Cup at the 2025 Macau Grand Prix last year.
The model replicates the dimensions, aerodynamic design and structure of the second-generation Mygale Formula 4 car, allowing visitors to view the vehicle up close and gain a better understanding of modern entry-level formula racing, the statement pointed out
According to MGTO, the museum has welcomed more than 600,000 visitors since its reopening. Last year, the museum recorded 164,461 visitors, while guided tour services were provided to 10,817 visitors across 694 groups, the statement said, noting that in the first five months of this year, the museum received 67,001 visitors.
The museum has also continued to expand its educational role through its Educational Tour Course programme, which combines guided tours and learning activities to deepen students’ understanding of the MGP and motorsport culture.
The statement said that the museum remains an important platform for preserving and promoting the legacy of the Macau Grand Prix while supporting Macau’s development as a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure.
* In Chinese numerology, the number 5 (巧) is a highly auspicious and foundational number. It signifies balance, wholeness, and the natural order of the universe, as well as the five traditional blessings – wealth, health, longevity, virtue, and a peaceful death. – Gemini
This handout photo provided by the Macau Government Tourism Office yesterday shows museumgoers visiting the Macau Grand Prix Museum (MGPM) in Zape.
