Macao Science Center Will Launch Abundant Activities in September to Respond to the National Science Day
Free Admission to the Exhibition Center on September 17
To support the National Science Day launched by the China Association for Science and Technology in September, the Macao Science Center will launch various activities with the support of the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ), including "Starry Night" astronomical science popularization activities, lecture and workshop on "2023 Science × Read a Different World of Science" jointly organized with Macao Public Library of the Cultural Affairs Bureau. Admission to the Exhibition Center will be free of charge on National Science Day (September 17). Welcome to enjoy the fun of science popularization activities and enhance scientific literacy.
The Planetarium will organize two "Starry Night" astronomical science popularization activities in September. The event held on September 16 is "Planetarium's Secret". Apart from visiting the important components of the Planetarium's dome projection system, participants will have the opportunity to operate the dome screen and learn about the operational system of dome effect films as well as the basic operating principle of astronomical telescopes while exploring the universe. This activity is suitable for people aged 12 or above. No fees will be charged for this activity and limited places are available. From September 2 onwards, interested parties can apply for this activity through the Macao One Account APP. To celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival on September 29, MSC will hold a Mid-Autumn Moon Viewing activity at the seaside outside the Center for the public to observe the full moon and the craters on the moon's surface with telescopes. In addition, there will be astronomical light & shadow demonstrations, singing performances by street performers and game booths. The public is welcome to participate and learn about astronomy.
The lecture and workshop on "2023 Science X Read a Different World of Science" will be held in the afternoon of September 23 at the S. Lourenco Library. Oscar Leong, Controller of MSC Education and Exhibits Department, will serve as the guest speaker, explaining the science elements in daily life and interesting science experiments that can be carried out at home to cultivate children's interest in science. This activity is suitable for children aged 6-12 and their parents. Interested parties can apply for this activity through the Macao One Account APP. On the same day, the "Eco Market x Mundane Cosplay Contest" will be held at the Heart-shaped Tree Square of the Macao Science Center to encourage the public to practice green living.
Macao Science Center is open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from Monday to Sunday regardless of public holidays, and is closed on Thursdays and Lunar New Year's Eve (except for August 2023). To learn more about the activities and information, please visit the website of the Center (www.msc.org.mo) and check the latest announcements on social media.
List of Major Activities of MSC in September
Date and time | Activity/Project | Venue | Remarks |
September 9 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. | Joint School Fun Fair - FUN For You | Heart-shaped Tree Square of Macao Science Center | Free admission
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September 16 5:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. | Starry Night: Planetarium's Secret | Planetarium | Suitable for people aged 12 or above. Application through the Macao One Account APP from September 2 |
September 17 (National Science Day) | Free admission to the Exhibition Center | Exhibition Center | -- |
September 23 3:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. | Lecture and workshop on "2023 Science X Read a Different World of Science" | S. Lourenco Library | Suitable for children aged 6-12 and their parents, with limited quotas. Application through the Macao One Account APP |
September 23 12:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. | Eco Market x Mundane Cosplay Contest | Heart-shaped Tree Square of Macao Science Center | Free admission |
September 25 to October 4 | Online prize game for the Mid-Autumn Festival | WeChat subscription account of Macao Science Center (MSC) | -- |
September 29 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. | Starry Night: Mid-Autumn Moon Viewing | Macao Science Center Seaside (near the Heart-shaped Tree) | Free admission |
Every Saturday and Sunday in September-October 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. | Parent-Child Workshop of Special Exhibition "Vaccine: Guardian of Human Health": Pathogen Search | Gallery 2 | Suitable for children and teenagers aged 8-16 (children aged under 12 must be accompanied by a parent) |
On | Storytelling Theater: "The Tree of Life: Charles Darwin" | Gallery 5 | Free viewing with the ticket to the Exhibition Center Please visit the Center's website for a schedule of performances. Schools and organizations are welcome to book! |
On | Drama Guided Tour: Tu Youyou Meets the Scientists at the Chinese Scientist Spirit Gallery | Gallery 10 | Free viewing with the ticket to the Exhibition Center Please visit the Center's website for a schedule of performances. Schools and organizations are welcome to book! |
Every Saturday and Sunday from this day to October 29
| Scientist spirit film "Science Dreams in Light and Shadow" on again | Planetarium | Free admission. Please visit the Center's website for a schedule of performances. Schools and organizations are welcome to book! |
From this day to October 23 | Special exhibition "Vaccine: Guardian of Human Health" | Gallery 2 | Enter the venue with a ticket to the Exhibition Center |
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August 25, 2023
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