The Macao Science Center also known as Macau Science Center (MSC; ; pt, Centro de Ciência de Macau) is a
science center in
Sé,
Macau
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,
China.
The main building has a distinctive,
asymmetrical
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,
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
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Graeme F ...
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
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.
History
The project to build the science center was conceived in 2001 and completed in 2009. The building was designed by
Pei Partnership Architects in association with
I. M. Pei
Ieoh Ming Pei
– website of Pei Cobb Freed & Partners
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.
The center caught on fire on 20 November 2015, due to welding occurring on the top level of the building.
Gallery
Centro de Ciencia, Macao, 2013-08-08, DD 10.jpg, Night view
Centro de Ciencia, Macao, 2013-08-08, DD 08.jpg, Far view with the Friendship bridge in the background
Centro de Ciencia, Macao, 2013-08-08, DD 02.jpg, Detail view of the main building
See also
*
Macau Science and Culture Centre
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, Lisbon, Portugal
*
List of museums in Macau
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People
* List (surname)
Organizations
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References
External links
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Reference Page at Pei Architects
Museums established in 2009
Museums in Macau
Buildings and structures in Macau
Science museums in China
Tourist attractions in Macau
Science and technology in China
Planetaria in China
I. M. Pei buildings
IMAX venues
2009 establishments in Macau
Cultural infrastructure completed in 2009
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