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{{Short description|Science center in Macau, China}} |
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| native_name = 澳門科學館<br>Centro de Ciência de Macau |
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| established = 2009 |
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| location = Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, [[Sé, Macau|Sé]], [[Macau]] |
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| type = [[Science museum|Science Centre]] |
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| website = {{url|http://www.msc.org.mo/|MSC}} |
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| caption = The Macao Science Center in [[Macau]], designed by [[Pei Partnership Architects]] in association with [[I. M. Pei]]. |
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| accreditation = [[Asia Pacific Network of Science & Technology Centres]] (ASPAC) |
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| address = Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, Macao Science Center |
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| president = Kong Chi Meng (on behalf of the Macao Special Administrative Region) |
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| curator = Sio Hon Pan |
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| structural engineer = Leslie E. Robertson Associates |
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The '''Macao Science Center''' also known as '''Macau Science Center''' ({{zh| |
The '''Macao Science Center''' also known as '''Macau Science Center''' ('''MSC'''; {{zh|t=澳門科學館}}; {{lang-pt|Centro de Ciência de Macau}}) is a [[Science museum#Science centres|science center]] in [[Sé, Macau|Sé]], [[Macau]], [[China]]. |
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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. |
The main building has a distinctive, [[Asymmetry|asymmetrical]], [[Cone|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. |
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There is also a [[planetarium]] with 3D projection facilities and [[IMAX|Omnimax]] films. |
There is also a [[planetarium]] with 3D projection facilities and [[IMAX|Omnimax]] films. |
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The building is in a prominent position by the sea and is now a landmark of Macau.<ref name="peopledaily" /> It is visible when arriving on the ferry from [[Hong Kong]]. |
The building is in a prominent position by the sea and is now a landmark of Macau.<ref name="peopledaily" /> It is visible when arriving on the ferry from [[Hong Kong]]. |
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==History== |
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It was caught on fire on 20 November 2015. |
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The project to build the science center was conceived in 2001 and completed in 2009.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Development & Construction |url=http://www.msc.org.mo/en/process.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111119133300/http://www.msc.org.mo/en/process.php |archive-date=19 November 2011 |website=Macao Science Center |language=en}}</ref> 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]].<ref name="peopledaily">{{Cite news |date=20 December 2009 |title=President Hu Inaugurates Macao Science Center |language=en |work=[[People's Daily]] |url=http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90776/90785/6847062.html |access-date=26 April 2021}}</ref> |
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The center caught on fire on 20 November 2015, due to welding occurring on the top level of the building.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Marques |first=Renato |date=23 November 2015 |title=Fire Forces Partial Closure of Macau Science Center |language=en |work=Macau Daily Times |url=http://macaudailytimes.com.mo/fire-forces-partial-closure-of-macau-science-center.html |access-date=30 August 2016}}</ref> |
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== Gallery == |
== Gallery == |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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{{Commons category|Macau Science Center}} |
{{Commons category|Macau Science Center}} |
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* {{official website|http://www.msc.org.mo/}} |
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* [http://www.msc.org.mo/ch/index.php Macao Science Center] {{zh icon}} |
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* [http://archinect.com/firms/project/22604144/macau-science-center/22624647 Reference Page at Pei Architects] |
* [http://archinect.com/firms/project/22604144/macau-science-center/22624647 Reference Page at Pei Architects] |
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{{I. M. Pei|state=collapsed}} |
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[[Category:Museums established in 2009]] |
[[Category:Museums established in 2009]] |
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[[Category:Museums in Macau]] |
[[Category:Museums in Macau]] |
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[[Category:Planetaria in China]] |
[[Category:Planetaria in China]] |
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[[Category:I. M. Pei buildings]] |
[[Category:I. M. Pei buildings]] |
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[[Category:IMAX venues]] |
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[[Category:2009 establishments in Macau]] |
[[Category:2009 establishments in Macau]] |
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| Established | 2009 |
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| Location | Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, Sé, Macau |
| Coordinates | 22°11′10″N 113°33′24″E / 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 |
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 centerinSé, 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.[1] It is visible when arriving on the ferry from Hong Kong.
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]
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