What's on at the museums in Beijing this February? Check these out!
Beijing Art Museum: "Chinese New Year Celebrations at Museums of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei - Stories of Ancient Buildings"
[Photo via the official website of Beijing Art Museum]
Time: February
Location: Online
Introduction: This event features introductions to the history, ancient buildings, collections of cultural relics, and creative cultural products of Beijing Art Museum and Wanshou Temple, inviting you to celebrate the Chinese New Year together at the museum.
How to participate: Check the information released via the official WeChat account of Beijing Art Museum.
Beijing Planetarium: Special Sessions on Ancient Chinese Astronomy and Astronomical Instruments
[Photo via the official website of Beijing Planetarium]
Time: 10:00-10:30 and 14:00-14:30, February 13-16
Location: Beijing Ancient Observatory
Introduction: Beijing Ancient Observatory was the royal observatory of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Based on this observatory, the event focuses on the Chinese way for the division of star regions and ancient astronomical instruments, aiming to reveal the charm of the ancient Chinese astronomy to visitors and help them understand the principles of work and historical contexts of the instruments involved.
How to participate: On-site (up to 15 people per session)
China Railway Museum (Zhengyangmen Hall): "Golden Snake Brings Good Luck -- Chinese New Year Celebrations at China Railway Museum"
[Photo via the official website of the China Railway]
Time: 10:30-11:00 and 14:00-15:30, February 12
Location: The Science Popularization Activity Area (科普活动区) on the 2nd floor of the Zhengyangmen Hall
Introduction: Besides beautiful festive banners for appreciation and photo-taking, there are also activities like stamping for blessings and hand-painting sessions.
Beijing Auto Museum: Fun Learning at Beijing Auto Museum – An Educational Tour
[Photo via the official website of the Chinese Museums Association]
Time: Opening days in February
Location: The exhibition zone at Beijing Auto Museum
Introduction: You can attend various study courses, including "The Birth of Automobiles" (汽车的诞生), "Running Cars" (奔跑吧汽车), and "Smart Driving Adventures" (智慧驾驶大冒险), among others.
How to participate: Sign up and pay for these courses via the official WeChat account of Beijing Auto Museum.
China Telecommunications Museum: Snake Brings Good Luck - A Smart Tour of the Century - AI Exploration Tour for Chinese New Year at China Telecommunications Museum
[Photo via the official website of the China Telecommunications Museum]
Time: From February to March
Location: China Telecommunications Museum
Introduction: You can experience the AI+ functions in the museum's WeChat mini program, "Century of Telecom" (百年电信), through your mobile phone and discover the charm of telecommunications technologies. There are also science popularization courses such as "Words from China Telecommunications Museum" (电博有话说) and "I'm a Little Telegraph Operator" (我是小小电报员). Don't forget to put on AR glasses there, through which you can go on an immersive tour of the evolution of telecommunications over the past century and learn about the advancement and changes in telecom technologies.
(Source: Beijing Fabu)
