Museums as guardians of heritage always look to the future
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Museums as guardians of heritage always look to the future

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By ZHANG KUN in Shanghai | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-12-09 08:55 Liu Shuguang, chairman of the Chinese Museums Association, speaks at the M20+ International Museum Conference in Shanghai on Tuesday. GAO ERQIANG/CHINA DAILY The leaders of 21 museums from abroad and 17 domestic museums gathered in Shanghai for the inaugural M20+ International Museum Conference at Shanghai Museum East on Tuesday and Wednesday. "Museums in China have made rapid progress in the past few years and achieved great improvement in many aspects including facilities, talent and so on," Chu Xiaobo, director of Shanghai Museum, told the media on Tuesday. "I hope Shanghai municipality and Shanghai Museum will play a greater role in promoting pragmatic and high-level cooperation and exchanges between Chinese and international museums," he said at the conference.

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Museum creations spark frenzy
1 week, 6 days ago

Museum creations spark frenzy

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The phoenix coronet worn by Empress Xiaoduan of the Ming Dynasty at the National Museum of China is the inspiration for the crown magnet. It has become a must-buy item," says Liao Fei, who is in charge of cultural and creative products at the National Museum of China. WANG JING/CHINA DAILY As of Nov 28, the National Museum of China …

Museum creations spark frenzy
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1 week, 6 days ago

Museum creations spark frenzy

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The phoenix coronet worn by Empress Xiaoduan of the Ming Dynasty at the National Museum of China is the inspiration for the crown magnet. It has become a must-buy item," says Liao Fei, who is in charge of cultural and creative products at the National Museum of China. WANG JING/CHINA DAILY As of Nov 28, the National Museum of China …

Museums as guardians of heritage always look to the future
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2 weeks ago

Museums as guardians of heritage always look to the future

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Liu Shuguang, chairman of the Chinese Museums Association, speaks at the M20+ International Museum Conference in Shanghai on Tuesday. GAO ERQIANG/CHINA DAILY The leaders of 21 museums from abroad and 17 domestic museums gathered in Shanghai for the inaugural M20+ International Museum Conference at Shanghai Museum East on Tuesday and Wednesday. "Museums in China have made rapid progress in the …

Museums as guardians of heritage always look to the future
2 weeks ago

Museums as guardians of heritage always look to the future

China Daily  

The leaders of 21 museums from abroad and 17 domestic museums gathered in Shanghai for the inaugural M20+ International Museum Conference at Shanghai Museum East on Tuesday and Wednesday. "Museums in China have made rapid progress in the past few years and achieved great improvement in many aspects including facilities, talent and so on," Chu Xiaobo, director of Shanghai Museum, …

Museums as guardians of heritage always look to the future
2 weeks ago

Museums as guardians of heritage always look to the future

China Daily  

Liu Shuguang, chairman of the Chinese Museums Association, speaks at the M20+ International Museum Conference in Shanghai on Tuesday. GAO ERQIANG/CHINA DAILY The leaders of 21 museums from abroad and 17 domestic museums gathered in Shanghai for the inaugural M20+ International Museum Conference at Shanghai Museum East on Tuesday and Wednesday. "Museums in China have made rapid progress in the …

Museum experts brainstorm on the future of the past
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Museum experts brainstorm on the future of the past

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Paleontologist Meng Qingjin addresses the Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development of Natural Science Museums in Beijing on Nov 26. "With a floor area of 193,800 square meters, the pavilion is expected to become a world-class museum," Liu Linde, deputy director of the museum, said at the Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable …

Museums leaders gather in Shanghai to share insights into civilization exchanges
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Museums leaders gather in Shanghai to share insights into civilization exchanges

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Zhao Feng, executive board member of the International Council of Museums, speaks at the M20+ International Museum Conference on Dec 3. Leaders of 21 museums from abroad and 17 museums from all over China are gathered in Shanghai for the inaugural M20+ International Museum Conference at Shanghai Museum East from Dec 3 to 4. Featuring the theme Evolve and Everlast, …

Museums leaders gather in Shanghai to share insights into civilization exchanges
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Museums leaders gather in Shanghai to share insights into civilization exchanges

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Lou Wei, executive deputy director of the Palace Museum speaks at the M20+ International Museum Conference on Dec 3. "Museums in China have made rapid progress in the past few years and achieved great improvement in many aspects including our facilities, talents and so on," Chu Xiaobo, director of Shanghai Museum, told the media on Tuesday. "We decided to invite …

Museums leaders gather in Shanghai to share insights into civilization exchanges
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Museums leaders gather in Shanghai to share insights into civilization exchanges

China Daily  

Zhao Feng, executive board member of the International Council of Museums, speaks at the M20+ International Museum Conference on Dec 3. Leaders of 21 museums from abroad and 17 museums from all over China are gathered in Shanghai for the inaugural M20+ International Museum Conference at Shanghai Museum East from Dec 3 to 4. Featuring the theme Evolve and Everlast, …

Museums key to promoting intl exchanges
2 months ago

Museums key to promoting intl exchanges

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Since it opened a special exhibition in September, the Guimet Museum in Paris has drawn throngs of visitors eager to marvel at more than 100 exquisite pieces of Chinese gold artistry, including ornaments, jewelry and decorative objects dating back to the Ming Dynasty. The active collaborations between foreign museums and their Chinese counterparts in recent years can be attributed to …

An American guide for a Chinese museum
2 months, 2 weeks ago

An American guide for a Chinese museum

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Emma Chen talks about the stories behind the ring-footed black pottery jar with 12 symbols to visitors in the Liangzhu Museum in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, in May. "There are many different explanations, but they were probably depicting specific scenes or events, inscribing on a pot what had happened earlier that day, the way people these days post moments on WeChat," …

An American guide for a Chinese museum
2 months, 2 weeks ago

An American guide for a Chinese museum

China Daily  

Emma Chen talks about the stories behind the ring-footed black pottery jar with 12 symbols to visitors in the Liangzhu Museum in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, in May. "There are many different explanations, but they were probably depicting specific scenes or events, inscribing on a pot what had happened earlier that day, the way people these days post moments on WeChat," …

Changing role of museums in society
3 months ago

Changing role of museums in society

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Foreign archaeologists visit the Chinese Archaeological Museum in Beijing on Friday. Museums are evolving from simply collecting and protecting cultural relics to improving people's well-being and becoming an important force in promoting social development, said museum experts at a parallel forum of the Beijing Culture Forum on Friday. Themed "Cultural Heritage: Systematic Conservation and Creative Inheritance," the discussion gathered museums …

Changing role of museums in society
3 months ago

Changing role of museums in society

China Daily  

Foreign archaeologists visit the Chinese Archaeological Museum in Beijing on Friday. Museums are evolving from simply collecting and protecting cultural relics to improving people's well-being and becoming an important force in promoting social development, said museum experts at a parallel forum of the Beijing Culture Forum on Friday. Themed "Cultural Heritage: Systematic Conservation and Creative Inheritance," the discussion gathered museums …

Tianhe museum ranks 16th worldwide in visits
3 months ago

Tianhe museum ranks 16th worldwide in visits

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The global top 20 museum visits for 2023 were recently released by the Themed Entertainment Association and American infrastructure consulting firm AECOM. The top-ranked museum is the Louvre Museum in France, totaling visits of 8.86 million, and the National Museum of China placed third with 6.76 million visitors. "Chinese museums have deep cultural heritages and rich historical collections, such as …

Exhibition reveals treasures of ancient Buddhist pagoda
3 months, 1 week ago

Exhibition reveals treasures of ancient Buddhist pagoda

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Exhibition A Towering Treasure House: Relics of the Yuanying Pagoda showcases artifacts excavated from the tallest surviving ancient pagodas in Shanghai. "We want to present the long history of Shanghai with this exhibition and inspire people's love for the city to find resonance with its history," Chen says. Since its trial opening on Feb 2, Shanghai Museum East has opened …

Henan sees summer surge in educational visits to museums
4 months ago

Henan sees summer surge in educational visits to museums

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People visit the Luoyang Museum of Ancient Tombs in Central China's Henan province, Aug 15. Currently, museums across Central China's Henan province are witnessing a peak in educational and family tours. At the Luoyang Museum of Ancient Tombs, visitors can explore the significant archaeological findings and delve into the cultural significance embedded within the architecture, murals, sculptures, utensils, decorations, and …

Museums bask in spotlight of cultural appeal
4 months, 1 week ago

Museums bask in spotlight of cultural appeal

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Visitors admire exhibits at the Grand Canal Museum of Beijing in the capital's sub-city center Tongzhou on Saturday. At Beijing's Grand Canal Museum, visitors have formed long lines on weekends, eagerly waiting to view Sanxingdui artifacts from the prehistoric Shu civilization, which thrived more than 3,000 years ago in present-day Sichuan province. Xi has emphasized on many occasions that China's …

Museums bask in spotlight of cultural appeal
4 months, 1 week ago

Museums bask in spotlight of cultural appeal

China Daily  

Visitors admire exhibits at the Grand Canal Museum of Beijing in the capital's sub-city center Tongzhou on Saturday. At Beijing's Grand Canal Museum, visitors have formed long lines on weekends, eagerly waiting to view Sanxingdui artifacts from the prehistoric Shu civilization, which thrived more than 3,000 years ago in present-day Sichuan province. Xi has emphasized on many occasions that China's …

Shanghai museums extend opening hours throughout August
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Shanghai museums extend opening hours throughout August

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In response to the heightened demand from visitors during the summer travel season, several museums in Shanghai have decided to extend their opening hours to operate all month long until Aug 31. Among the museums that will remain open throughout August are the Shanghai History Museum, Shanghai Luxun Museum, China Maritime Museum, Fengxian Museum and Jiading Museum. For instance, Shanghai …

Museum fever grips youth
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Museum fever grips youth

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Visitors tour the Unveiling Sanxingdui and Jinsha of Ancient Shu Civilization exhibition in Beijing on June 27. JIANG DONG/CHINA DAILY For Li Jin, a 9-year-old primary school student from Beijing, the allure of an exhibition featuring millennium-old bronze statues and golden masks from the ancient Sanxingdui Ruins far surpasses that of the Transformers ride at the Universal Beijing Resort. Despite …

Museum fever grips youth
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Museum fever grips youth

China Daily  

Visitors tour the Unveiling Sanxingdui and Jinsha of Ancient Shu Civilization exhibition in Beijing on June 27. JIANG DONG/CHINA DAILY For Li Jin, a 9-year-old primary school student from Beijing, the allure of an exhibition featuring millennium-old bronze statues and golden masks from the ancient Sanxingdui Ruins far surpasses that of the Transformers ride at the Universal Beijing Resort. Despite …

Museum visitors eager to experience Egyptology exhibition
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Museum visitors eager to experience Egyptology exhibition

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Decorated coffins on display at the exhibition. CHINA DAILY The exhibition is "not only the first collaboration of a Chinese State-run museum with the Egyptian government but also the largest exhibition ever held outside Egypt and the highest-level exhibition ever held in Asia, displaying Egyptian artifacts, signifying a golden age when the long-standing friendship between China and Egypt enters a …

Grand exhibition of ancient Egyptian artifacts to open at Shanghai Museum
5 months ago

Grand exhibition of ancient Egyptian artifacts to open at Shanghai Museum

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The exhibition On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilization of Ancient Egypt will open to the public at the Shanghai Museum on Friday, marking a significant milestone in cultural exchange between China and Egypt. Hailed as the largest exhibition of ancient Egyptian artifacts ever held outside their native country, the exhibition represents a pioneering collaboration between an official Chinese museum …

Grand exhibition of ancient Egyptian artifacts to open at Shanghai Museum
5 months ago

Grand exhibition of ancient Egyptian artifacts to open at Shanghai Museum

China Daily  

The exhibition On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilization of Ancient Egypt will open to the public at the Shanghai Museum on Friday, marking a significant milestone in cultural exchange between China and Egypt. Hailed as the largest exhibition of ancient Egyptian artifacts ever held outside their native country, the exhibition represents a pioneering collaboration between an official Chinese museum …

【双语财讯】一票难求！暑期博物馆游成“顶流”
5 months, 1 week ago

【双语财讯】一票难求！暑期博物馆游成“顶流”

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近期，随着各年龄层的学生群体相继放假，亲子游迎来高峰。和气温一样，各旅游目的地的博物馆同样热得发烫，各大热门馆“一票难求”。 Tourists pose for photos at the Palace Museum in Beijing. 据澎湃新闻7月9日报道，包括故宫博物院、南京博物院在内的多家热门博物馆开放预约日期的门票都已约满。 Data from online platforms Meituan and Dianping show that the search popularity of "museum" has increased by 61 percent month-on-month since June, with "Shaanxi History Museum", "Shanghai Museum" and "National Museum of China" as related hot search phrases. 另一方面，还未开展的展览“早鸟票”已早早售罄。据上海市文旅局披露的消息，上海博物馆“金字塔之巅：古埃及文明大展”早鸟票自5月20日起开售，截至6月19日，20万张早鸟票全部售罄。 As of July 5, the top ten museums with …

Museum trips see peak season during summer vacation
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Museum trips see peak season during summer vacation

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Tourists pose for photos at the Palace Museum in Beijing. Data from online platforms Meituan and Dianping show that the search popularity of "museum" has increased by 61 percent month-on-month since June, with "Shaanxi History Museum", "Shanghai Museum" and "National Museum of China" as related hot search phrases. As of July 5, the top ten museums with a high search …

Museum trips see peak season during summer vacation
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Museum trips see peak season during summer vacation

China Daily  

Tourists pose for photos at the Palace Museum in Beijing. Data from online platforms Meituan and Dianping show that the search popularity of "museum" has increased by 61 percent month-on-month since June, with "Shaanxi History Museum", "Shanghai Museum" and "National Museum of China" as related hot search phrases. As of July 5, the top ten museums with a high search …

Pudong expansion of museum continues apace
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Pudong expansion of museum continues apace

China Daily  

A visitor gets a close look at a piece on display at the Gallery for Ancient Chinese Sculpture at the Shanghai Museum East on Tuesday. Shanghai Museum East reopened on June 26 after being closed for just over a month, with new galleries and more objects, and artifacts that invite visitors to touch and feel them. "This is the second …

Pudong expansion of museum continues apace
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Pudong expansion of museum continues apace

China Daily  

In the museum's ceramic hall, visitors can touch a blue-and-white porcelain vase dating to the Kangxi period to better appreciate its detail and craft. Another piece in the new jade gallery also invites visitors to touch it and is made of 79 kilograms of unprocessed Hetian jade. By encouraging visitors to touch the jade and ceramic objects, Chu says the …

Pudong expansion of museum continues apace
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Pudong expansion of museum continues apace

China Daily  

In the museum's ceramic hall, visitors can touch a blue-and-white porcelain vase dating to the Kangxi period to better appreciate its detail and craft. Another piece in the new jade gallery also invites visitors to touch it and is made of 79 kilograms of unprocessed Hetian jade. By encouraging visitors to touch the jade and ceramic objects, Chu says the …

Pudong expansion of museum continues apace
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Pudong expansion of museum continues apace

China Daily  

A visitor gets a close look at a piece on display at the Gallery for Ancient Chinese Sculpture at the Shanghai Museum East on Tuesday. Shanghai Museum East reopened on June 26 after being closed for just over a month, with new galleries and more objects, and artifacts that invite visitors to touch and feel them. "This is the second …

Pudong expansion of museum continues apace
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Pudong expansion of museum continues apace

China Daily  

A visitor gets a close look at a piece on display at the Gallery for Ancient Chinese Sculpture at the Shanghai Museum East on Tuesday. Shanghai Museum East reopened on June 26 after being closed for just over a month, with new galleries and more objects, and artifacts that invite visitors to touch and feel them. "This is the second …

Pudong expansion of museum continues apace
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Pudong expansion of museum continues apace

China Daily  

A visitor gets a close look at a piece on display at the Gallery for Ancient Chinese Sculpture at the Shanghai Museum East on Tuesday. Shanghai Museum East reopened on June 26 after being closed for just over a month, with new galleries and more objects, and artifacts that invite visitors to touch and feel them. "This is the second …

Shanghai Museum East reopens with enhanced exhibitions, interactive spaces
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Shanghai Museum East reopens with enhanced exhibitions, interactive spaces

China Daily  

A visitor takes a photo of Chinese ceramics showcased at Shanghai Museum East. Shanghai Museum East will reopen on June 26, following an extensive renovation that promises a fresh and enriching experience for visitors, announced the museum during a press briefing on June 24, showcasing significant enhancements to its permanent exhibition halls and the introduction of new themed galleries and …

New first-tier museums announced
6 months, 2 weeks ago

New first-tier museums announced

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SHI YU/CHINA DAILY China celebrated the 48th International Museum Day with a variety of activities across the country. The association has issued a detailed list of selection criteria focused on three aspects: museums' management and infrastructure; their collection management and scientific research; and their exhibition and social services, said evaluator Li Yaoshen, who is also deputy director of the China …

New first-tier museums announced
6 months, 2 weeks ago

New first-tier museums announced

China Daily  

SHI YU/CHINA DAILY China celebrated the 48th International Museum Day with a variety of activities across the country. The association has issued a detailed list of selection criteria focused on three aspects: museums' management and infrastructure; their collection management and scientific research; and their exhibition and social services, said evaluator Li Yaoshen, who is also deputy director of the China …

China to start construction of marine archaeology museum this year
6 months, 2 weeks ago

China to start construction of marine archaeology museum this year

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China will start construction of its national museum of marine archaeology this year in the eastern coastal city of Qingdao in Shandong province, local government has confirmed. The administration bureau of Qingdao Oceantec Valley has said that the museum, the first of its kind in China, will showcase China's marine archaeological history, achievements and ancient marine civilization with rare underwater …

Culture and Natural Heritage Day highlights themed exhibitions
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Culture and Natural Heritage Day highlights themed exhibitions

China Daily  

A series of themed exhibitions are set to greet the public in celebration of this year's Cultural and Natural Heritage Day on June 8, aiming to enhance awareness about the protection of intangible cultural heritage, promote traditional Chinese culture, and foster a supportive social environment for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage, as stated by Li Xiaoliang, an official from the Department …

Culture and Natural Heritage Day highlights themed exhibitions
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Culture and Natural Heritage Day highlights themed exhibitions

China Daily  

A series of themed exhibitions are set to greet the public in celebration of this year's Cultural and Natural Heritage Day on June 8, aiming to enhance awareness about the protection of intangible cultural heritage, promote traditional Chinese culture, and foster a supportive social environment for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage, as stated by Li Xiaoliang, an official from the Department …

Culture and Natural Heritage Day highlights themed exhibitions
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Culture and Natural Heritage Day highlights themed exhibitions

China Daily  

A series of themed exhibitions are set to greet the public in celebration of this year's Cultural and Natural Heritage Day on June 8, aiming to enhance awareness about the protection of intangible cultural heritage, promote traditional Chinese culture, and foster a supportive social environment for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage, as stated by Li Xiaoliang, an official from the Department …

When ancient Egypt comes to China
6 months, 4 weeks ago

When ancient Egypt comes to China

China Daily  

An animal statue and another artifact of ancient Egyptian civilization to be showcased at the Shanghai exhibition. CHINA DAILY The Shanghai Museum announced on Monday ticket pre-sales for its exhibition, On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilization of Ancient Egypt, which it claims is the largest showcase of ancient Egypt civilization in Asia. Running from July 18 this year to …

When ancient Egypt comes to China
6 months, 4 weeks ago

When ancient Egypt comes to China

China Daily  

An animal statue and another artifact of ancient Egyptian civilization to be showcased at the Shanghai exhibition. CHINA DAILY The Shanghai Museum announced on Monday ticket pre-sales for its exhibition, On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilization of Ancient Egypt, which it claims is the largest showcase of ancient Egypt civilization in Asia. Running from July 18 this year to …

When ancient Egypt comes to China
6 months, 4 weeks ago

When ancient Egypt comes to China

China Daily  

An animal statue and another artifact of ancient Egyptian civilization to be showcased at the Shanghai exhibition. CHINA DAILY The Shanghai Museum announced on Monday ticket pre-sales for its exhibition, On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilization of Ancient Egypt, which it claims is the largest showcase of ancient Egypt civilization in Asia. Running from July 18 this year to …

When ancient Egypt comes to China
6 months, 4 weeks ago

When ancient Egypt comes to China

China Daily  

An animal statue and another artifact of ancient Egyptian civilization to be showcased at the Shanghai exhibition. CHINA DAILY The Shanghai Museum announced on Monday ticket pre-sales for its exhibition, On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilization of Ancient Egypt, which it claims is the largest showcase of ancient Egypt civilization in Asia. Running from July 18 this year to …

Event launched to help create 'City of Museums'
7 months ago

Event launched to help create 'City of Museums'

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Students visit the Grand Canal Museum on the 48th International Museum Day on Saturday, as the Beijing Museum Month kicks off. JIANG DONG/CHINA DAILY Over 100 Beijing museums will host more than 1,000 exhibitions online and on-site to enhance infotainment and celebrate the recently launched Beijing Museum Month. In line with this theme, the slogan for the 2024 Beijing Museum …

Seminar held on bringing archaeology and museology together
7 months ago

Seminar held on bringing archaeology and museology together

China Daily  

Archaeology and museum professionals visit an exhibition of dragon artifacts during the seminar on the integrated development of archaeology and museum studies in Beijing on April 29. Cultural heritage experts and officials gathered in Beijing to discuss the integrated development of archaeology and museum studies at a seminar organized by the History Research of China, the Institute of Archaeology at …

Seminar held on bringing archaeology and museology together
7 months ago

Seminar held on bringing archaeology and museology together

China Daily  

By WANG RU | China Daily | Updated: 2024-05-18 10:19 Archaeology and museum professionals visit an exhibition of dragon artifacts during the seminar on the integrated development of archaeology and museum studies in Beijing on April 29. Cultural heritage experts and officials gathered in Beijing to discuss the integrated development of archaeology and museum studies at a seminar organized by …

Museum shines spotlight on cloisonne
7 months ago

Museum shines spotlight on cloisonne

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Visitors appreciate exhibits donated by Robert Chang to the Shanghai Museum. Donations by influential Hong Kong antiques dealer and collector include pieces unparalleled for their beauty, Zhang Kun reports. Thanks to the donations of a patriotic connoisseur, the Shanghai Museum has become one of the country's first public museums with a showroom dedicated to cloisonne enamel objects. On May 8, …

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