About the Exhibition

From ancient bronze to modern graphene, the evolution of materials has been driving the development of human civilization and technology, helping us meet various daily needs from clothing and food to housing and transportation. Many everyday items or their components, such as car windshields, titanium alloy eyeglass frames, and breathable waterproof clothing, are made from advanced composite materials. The success of high-tech projects like space exploration and minimally invasive surgery also relies on the research, development, and application of special functional materials.

"Strange Matter" is an interactive exhibition that deconstructs the subtle relationship between the function of common objects and the properties of their materials, unveiling the mysteries of materials science.

Exhibition Highlights

• Date: April 6 – October 14, 2018
• Location: Exhibition Centre, Hall 2, Macao Science Center
• Features: Over 40 interactive exhibits designed to engage and educate.

Featured Interactive Exhibits

• Smash the Glass: The public can try to smash tempered glass with a bowling ball to test its strength.
• Shape Memory Alloy: Tests hand-eye coordination by using shape memory alloy wires to control a robotic arm and drop a marble into a ring.
• Ferrofluid: Allows visitors to apply a magnetic field to iron particles, changing their arrangement to create a spiky sculpture.
• Demonstration Theater & Material Testing Station: Lets visitors become scientists, testing the properties of different materials.

Educational Programs

The exhibition also includes family workshops, the all-ages theatrical guided tour "When the Material Girl Meets the Magic Magician," and popular science lectures, offering various ways to learn about materials science.

For More Information

Please visit the official website: www.msc.org.mo.