The opening of Macao Cultural Centre in 1999 marks a new era in the cultural history of Macao by offering unique venues for artistic events, conferences and exhibitions, increasing cultural interchange and helping to expand culture amongst the Macao population.

Thus, the Cultural Centre fulfils the cultural needs and improves the quality of life of the cosmopolitan population of Macao. In architectural terms the Cultural Centre is the most recent reference in the Macao urban skyline. With a total area of 45,000 m², the centre includes a garden, a complex of two Auditorias and an Art Museum.

The complex of auditoria is composed of two venues: the Grand Auditorium, with capacity for 1,108 spectators and the Small Auditorium destined for small shows and cinema.

Both auditorias include simultaneous interpretation rooms and modern sound and illumination systems. Besides, there are also conference rooms, exhibition hall, orchestra rehearsal room, multi-purpose rehearsal room, dance studio, green room, etc.

The building comprises an area of 11,920 m², in 5 stories. The Museum includes 5 exhibition rooms in an area of 4,000 m2 approximately. This is, in fact, the largest audiovisual space in Macao. The Museum features also a conference room and a multimedia library.

Other facilities at the Cultural Centre include restaurant, bar, car park, box office and information desk.

Macau benefits from efficient mean of access by sea, land and air, which make the Cultural Centre the ideal venue for the presentation of local and international performances and international business conferences.