Printing is one of the four great inventions of Ancient China. The emergence of this technology made a major contribution to global culture, the dissemination of knowledge and the advance of human civilization.

Nowadays, we see printing technology integrating the scientific achievements of several fields, such as physics, chemistry, optics, computer science, and electro-mechanics, and the constant innovation in the materials, colours, and special treatments of printing products, in order to satisfy market demands.

This exhibition “Impressions Printing” presents a wealth of content, includes more than 60 pieces from the National Science and Technology Museum in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, of which there are several gems from printing art and models of printing equipment. The exhibition also reveals all kinds of special printing craftsmanship, such as lithography, silk-screen printing, gold stamping, UV, embossing, watermarking, etc., the scientific principles behind printing, and the most recent printing technologies.

Through the first collaboration between our Center, the Government Printing Bureau of Macao SAR, representatives from the Macao printing industry and historians, the story of the development of Macao printing work over more than 400 years, in the confluence of Chinese and Western cultures, will be told through the pieces shown in a second phase of the exhibition, in a section specially dedicated to this theme. 

Exhibition Highlights

Early printing techniques and equipment

Wonder at a number of precious pieces of early Western-style printing, learn about the major stages in the process of making a book: typefounding, typesetting, printing and binding. 

Interactive games

In order to provide visitors a personal experience of the joy of printing, an image recognition system and giant movable letters have been specially set up in the exhibition.

Examples of printing techniques

Various types of printing techniques are exhibited (for example, the metal gauze and special paper used in watermarking), giving the visitor the opportunity to experience all kinds of special printing results.

Gems of Macao printing industry

Several unique pieces from the Macao printing industry will be displayed. We invite everyone to come and discover these treasures! 

Activities

  l   Regular guided visits to the exhibition

  l   Public lectures on printing technology

  l   Printing workshops

  l    Q&A game on Macao Science Center’s facebook page

    n   To win a special gift, visitors just need to answer the designated questions 

  l    Mobile app  mscapps v2.zip

Souvenirs

A variety of souvenirs are available at our Gift Shop. All are welcome to visit our shop and take your favourite souvenirs home!