Macao Science Center Explained

Macao Science Center
Established:2009
Location:Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, , Macau
Type:Science Centre
Coordinates:22.1861°N 113.5568°W
Accreditation:Asia Pacific Network of Science & Technology Centres (ASPAC)
Collection Size:23,000-sq. meter
Visitors:42,066 (2021)
President:Kong Chi Meng (on behalf of the Macao Special Administrative Region)
Curator:Sio Hon Pan
Architect:Pei Partnership Architects

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

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. 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.[1] 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.[2]

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

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Development & Construction . https://web.archive.org/web/20111119133300/http://www.msc.org.mo/en/process.php . 19 November 2011 . Macao Science Center . en.
  2. News: 20 December 2009 . President Hu Inaugurates Macao Science Center . en . . 26 April 2021.
  3. News: Marques . Renato . 23 November 2015 . Fire Forces Partial Closure of Macau Science Center . en . Macau Daily Times . 30 August 2016.