The Maritime Museum is located in front of the A-Ma Temple, and the exhibition building is the very site where the Portuguese first disembarked. The museum is designed in the shape of a ship, with the former docks now transformed into a square where one can play with remote-controlled model boats in the pool or experience the sensation of diving in a simulated submersible. The museum is divided into four areas: the Maritime Folklore Exhibition Hall, the Historical Exhibition Hall, the Technical Exhibition Hall, and the Aquarium. On the first floor, there is a large ceramic mural on the wall depicting various compass directions. The Maritime History Exhibition Hall displays models of ships used by Portuguese navigators during the Age of Discovery. Additionally, there is a three-dimensional model from the 17th century, with a display case nearby showing archaeological remains of sunken ships, offering a glimpse into the mysteries of underwater archaeology. On the second floor, visitors can explore exhibitions on navigation technology and maritime traffic, featuring instruments such as octants, telescopes, and compasses, with a simulated display of the night sky for navigation. Under the model of the Northern Hemisphere sky, one can experience night navigation by observing constellations, understanding the importance of celestial navigation. The museum also houses an aquarium with four tanks, showcasing the aquatic environments of freshwater rivers, harbor waters, coral reefs, and deep-sea shipwrecks. The museum is open all year round from Monday, Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00-18:00. Accessibility services include wheelchair-accessible entrances and restrooms.
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