Recommended place for families: Macao Science Center
by ButterflyDreamer
Mar 6, 2025
The Macao Science Center aims to promote science education for local youth, serve as a landmark building supporting Macao's tourism development, function as a regional platform for science education and exhibitions, and advance high-tech innovation and scientific communication.
In March and May 2022, the Macao Science Center was successively designated as a "National Science Education Base" and a "Scientists' Spirit Education Base" by the China Association for Science and Technology, fully demonstrating national support and recognition for Macao's science education and scientists' spirit education work.
🕘【Opening Hours】
10:00-18:00, closed on Thursdays, ticket sales stop 30 minutes before closing
💴【Ticket Prices】
1. Exhibition Center: Adults MOP 50; Under 18|Over 65 MOP 15; Under 2 free
2. Planetarium: 2D dome Adults MOP 60, 3D dome Adults MOP 80; Under 18|Over 65 2D dome MOP 20; 3D dome MOP 30; Under 2 free
3. Children's World: Children aged 2-12 MOP 35
⛺【Attractions】
The Exhibition Center has 6 floors with 14 exhibition halls.
13 of these are permanent exhibition halls, with themes including astronomy, children's play area, children's science, maritime science, biodiversity, intelligent technology, acoustics, physics and mechanics, Chinese scientists' spirit, sustainable development, data science, and electricity and electromagnetism.
The exhibitions feature interactive displays that balance knowledge, science, and fun, allowing children to enjoy exploring science through hands-on experiences. One hall (G02) features changing special exhibitions, with content that varies regularly, which is quite interesting.
🚌【Transportation Guide】
Address: Sun Yat-sen Avenue, Macao
✔️Bus: After exiting Gongbei Port, walk straight to the bus station and take bus 3A (next to the taxi stand) directly to the Science Center. Prepare exact change 💰MOP 6/person, approximately 20-30 minutes
✔️Free 🆓 Shuttle Buses
▫️After exiting Gongbei Port, take the Sands shuttle bus on the left, then walk 10 minutes to reach the destination
▫️After exiting Hengqin Port, transfer once (take the Parisian/Venetian line (10 min) then transfer to the Sands line) and walk 10 minutes
👉【Itinerary Suggestions】
✔️Fisherman's Wharf (10-minute walk): European-style architecture complex, great for photos
✔️Kun Iam Statue Waterfront Park (5-minute walk): Free outdoor children's play area with large slides, climbing facilities, and bumper cars 🆓
🧡【Preparation Tips】
✅Science Center tickets can be purchased with Macau Pass at MOP 15 for adults and children
✅The air conditioning in Macau hotels is very strong, remember to bring a light jacket
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