Macau Science Center

The Macao Science Center also known as Macau Science Center (MSC; Chinese: 澳門科學館; Portuguese: Centro de Ciência de Macau) is a science center in Sé, Macau, China.

Macao Science Center
    • 澳門科學館
    • Centro de Ciência de Macau
The Macao Science Center in Macau, designed by Pei Partnership Architects in association with I. M. Pei.
Established2009
LocationAvenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, Sé, Macau
Coordinates22.18610°N 113.55677°E / 22.18610; 113.55677
TypeScience Centre
AccreditationAsia Pacific Network of Science & Technology Centres (ASPAC)
Collection size23,000-sq. meter
Visitors42,066 (2021)
PresidentKong Chi Meng (on behalf of the Macao Special Administrative Region)
CuratorSio Hon Pan
ArchitectPei Partnership Architects
WebsiteMSC

The main building has a distinctive, asymmetrical, conical shape with a spiral walkway and a large atrium inside. Galleries lead off the walkway, mainly consisting of interactive exhibits aimed at science education.

There is also a planetarium with 3D projection facilities and Omnimax films.

The building is in a prominent position by the sea and is now a landmark of Macau.[1] It is visible when arriving on the ferry from Hong Kong.

History

The project to build the science center was conceived in 2001 and completed in 2009.[2] The building was designed by Pei Partnership Architects in association with I. M. Pei and construction started in 2006. The structural engineer was Leslie E. Robertson Associates. The center was opened in December 2009 by Chinese President and General Secretary of the Communist Party Hu Jintao.[1]

The center caught on fire on 20 November 2015, due to welding occurring on the top level of the building.[3]

  • Night view
    Night view
  • Far view with the Friendship bridge in the background
    Far view with the Friendship bridge in the background
  • Detail view of the main building
    Detail view of the main building

See also

References
  1. "President Hu Inaugurates Macao Science Center". People's Daily. 20 December 2009. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
  2. "Development & Construction". Macao Science Center. Archived from the original on 19 November 2011.
  3. Marques, Renato (23 November 2015). "Fire Forces Partial Closure of Macau Science Center". Macau Daily Times. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
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