The Shambhala Cultural Museum was completed in Yading Village, Daocheng County, Ganzi Prefecture, China and will be open to the public in the near future, which is one of the important construction contents of the protection and restoration of Yading village. In terms of function layout, the museum is divided into three parts: Shambhala with… Continue reading The world's highest cultural museum - Shambhala Cultural Museum
The Stilwell Museum in Chongqing
The Stilwell Museum in Chongqing is the only museum in China named after a foreign soldier. In the exhibition section titled "Witness of History: Pictures of U.S. Air Forces sent to China during World War II," the museum displays items such as clothing and glasses used by the Flying Tigers. From November 1 to 2,… Continue reading The Stilwell Museum in Chongqing
the British Museum's scandal
Recently, many countries have asked the British Museum to return the cultural relics as soon as possible. According to the news disclosure, a large number of cultural relics in the museum were illegally obtained from other countries (Including Egypt, China, Greece, Yemen, Rome, Scotland, Japan, India and other Southeast Asian countries) , some were purchased… Continue reading the British Museum's scandal
The Smithsonian's museums had illegal collections
The Washington Post exclusively revealed on the 14th that a natural history museum in Maryland, owned by the famous Smithsonian Institution, had illegally collected 255 human brains to prove that white people were superior, and was criticized as "barbaric and cruel." With a collection of at least 30,700 skeletons and other body parts, it is… Continue reading The Smithsonian's museums had illegal collections
Cultural relic were stolen from the British Museum
On the 16th local time,Gold and jewellery are reported to have been stolen from the British Museum's storeroom. The staff responsible for the missing collection, which dates from the 15th century BC to the 19th century AD, have been sacked. The British Museum has since stepped up security. London's Metropolitan Police are investigating the case.
The British Museum and NFT
The British Museum is working with The Sandbox, an Ethereum-based meta-universe game, to develop a series of NFT digital collections with the museum's licensing partner, French startup LaCollection. Previously, the museum has developed three NFT collections in collaboration with LaCollection. The British Museum's most recent auction of NFT art depicts 20 pen and chalk drawings… Continue reading The British Museum and NFT
On June 5, the National Museum of Natural History of China was officially inaugurated
On June 5, the National Museum of Natural History of China was officially inaugurated in Beijing. The National Museum of Natural History is the only national and comprehensive museum of natural history in China. It is understood that after decades of construction and development, the National Museum of Natural History has achieved fruitful results in… Continue reading On June 5, the National Museum of Natural History of China was officially inaugurated
Construction of the northern section of the Palace Museum in Beijing has officially begun
After nearly a decade of preparation, construction of the north section of the Palace Museum in Beijing has begun. The ground will be broken on the afternoon of December 30, 2022. The project is expected to total investment of 2.1 billion yuan, construction area of more than 100,000 square meters.
Istanbul Modern
The Istanbul Museum of Modern ArtTurkey's first museum of modern and contemporary art, it is located next to the Sea of Marmara and first opened in 2004. It reopened on May 4, 2023 after five years of reconstruction. The architect of the new pavilion is Italian architect Renzo Piano, he is a famous contemporary Italian… Continue reading Istanbul Modern
2023 International Museum Day China ctivities
2023 International Museum Day China main venue activities, hosted by the State Administration of Cultural Heritage and Fujian Provincial People's Government. The main event will be held at the Fujian Provincial Museum from May 17 to 19. "May 18 International Museum Day" theme exhibition "Under the Blessing of Aerospace -- the cultural imprint of the… Continue reading 2023 International Museum Day China ctivities