Macao Science Center
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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.
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Established | 2009 |
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Location | Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, Sé, Macau |
Coordinates | 22.18610°N 113.55677°E / 22.18610; 113.55677 |
Type | Science Centre |
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 |
Website | MSC |
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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.