Macao Science and Culture Centre

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The museum of the Macao Science and Culture Centre.
The museum of the Macao Science and Culture Centre.

The Macao Science and Culture Centre (in Portuguese, Centro Científico e Cultural de Macau, CCCM) is based in Lisbon, Portugal.

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[edit] Overview

The Centre was established through the initiative of governments of Portugal and Macau (under Decree-Law no. 85/95, 28 April 1995). It has been created to encourage the study of Macanese history, culture and society and to promote its dissemination. It especially aims to promote Portuguese-Chinese relations.

The Centre is composed of various departments covering:

  1. Research and Science
  2. Culture and Museology
  3. Information and Documentation

The Macao Science and Culture Centre is open to researchers, especially those from Portugal and China. It aims to partner with universities, libraries, research centres and museums. An associated museum at the site is also open to the general public, presenting the history of Macau on the ground floor and decorative arts of Macau on the upper floor.

[edit] Opening hours

[edit] Museum

Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00–17:00
Sunday and Holidays: 12:00–18:00

[edit] Library and Information Services

Monday and Tuesday: 10:00–13:00
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 14:00–17:00

[edit] Address

Rua da Junqueira, 30
1300-343 Lisboa
Portugal

[edit] References

  • Macao Scientific and Cultural Centre Museum Guide, Ministry of Science and Technology, Portugal. ISBN 972-8586-01-9.

[edit] External links

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