A Study on Chengdu Museum’s Endeavor to Expand Its International Influence

Expanding a city’s cultural influence through museums is a growing trend in local efforts to promote cultural advancement and communication in China in the context of international engagement in the new era.Chengdu Museum,which opened its new venue to the public in 2016,has emphasized the importance of engagement with foreign visitors as a key focus of its recent development.This aligns with Chengdu’s goal of establishing itself as a world-renowned cultural and creative city during the 14th Five-Year Plan period(2021–2025).This paper summarizes the approaches of renowned Chinese and foreign museums to expanding their international influence,citing examples such as the British Museum,the Louvre Museum,and the National Museum of China.Based on a case study of Chengdu Museum’s efforts to enhance its international communication capacity since 2016,several suggestions are put forward for urban museums regarding how to increase research capability,create a media matrix,and develop cloud exhibition platforms.This study aims to provide some insights for museums to effectively integrate resources to preserve urban culture urban culture and enhance the global influence of Chinese culture.

Seismic effectiveness evaluation and optimized design of tie up method for securing museum collections

To quantify the seismic effectiveness of the most commonly used fishing line tie up method for securing museum collections and optimize fixed strategies for exhibitions,shaking table tests of the seismic systems used for typical museum collection replicas have been carried out.The influence of body shape and fixed measure parameters on the seismic responses of replicas and the interaction behavior between replicas and fixed measures have been explored.Based on the results,seismic effectiveness evaluation indexes of the tie up method are proposed.Reasonable suggestions for fixed strategies are given,which provide a basis for the exhibition of delicate museum collections considering the principle of minimizing seismic responses and intervention.The analysis results show that a larger ratio of height of mass center to bottom diameter led to more intense rocking responses.Increasing the initial pretension of fishing lines was conducive to reducing the seismic responses and stress variation of the lines.Through comprehensive consideration of the interaction forces and effective securement,it is recommended to apply 20%of breaking stress as the initial pretension.For specific museum collections that cannot be effectively protected by the independent tie up method,an optimized strategy of a combination of fishing lines and fasteners is recommended.

Tourism Mode of Tea Culture Museum in Guizhou:A Case Study of Meitan Modern Tea Culture Museum Settlement

Since the 14 th Five-Year Plan,tea culture has become very popular.However,due to the lack of brand awareness and overall planning,and the mechanical application of the model outside the province and other tourism products,Guizhou Tea Culture Tourism presents a"strong tea,light culture,weak tourism".In view of this,in order to realize the positioning goal of"building a national demonstration zone for the integration of tea culture and tourism"in the 14 th Five-Year Plan of Guizhou tea industry,and explore the development mode of integration of tea culture and tourism with Guizhou characteristics,this study takes museum tourism as the breakthrough point,Meitan Tea Museum settlement as the research object,and collects Meitan Tea Museum tourism resources.This paper uses SWOT analysis to evaluate the Meitan Tea Culture Museum Tourism model,and provides some recommendations for the development of tea culture museum tourism in Guizhou Province.

The Educational Adaptive-optics Solar Telescope at the Shanghai Astronomy Museum

The Educational Adaptive-optics Solar Telescope(EAST)at the Shanghai Astronomy Museum has been running routine astronomical observations since 2021.It is a 65-cm-aperture Gregorian solar telescope for scientific education,outreach,and research.The telescope system is designed in an“open”format so that the solar tower architecture can be integrated with it,and visitors can watch the observations live from inside the tower.Equipped with adaptive optics,a high-resolution imaging system,and an integral field unit spectro-imaging system,this telescope can obtain high-resolution solar images in the TiO and Hαbands,and perform spectral image reconstruction using 400 optical fibers at selected wavelengths.It can be used not only in public education and scientific outreach but also in solar physics research.

Research on Improving Artistry of Exhibitions in History Museums in China

Chinese civilization,with its long and continuous history and rich cultural heritage,plays a central role in China’s dialogue with other civilizations.Therefore,it is necessary to collect and refine the defining symbols and best elements of Chinese culture and showcase them to the world;develop discourse and narrative systems with Chinese characteristics,better tell China’s stories,and make China’s voice heard.This effort can help Chinese civilization shine globally,interact with other civilizations,and promote its communication and influence worldwide.In China,history museums,as physical carriers of Chinese civilization,are an important component in developing Chinese discourse and narrative systems and an important channel to better tell China’s stories and make China’s voice heard.Improving the artistry of museum exhibitions caters to the public’s growing demand for a more enriching cultural experience and substantially promotes Chinese culture on a global scale.With the communication of Chinese civilization as the main focal point,this study investigated the current issues related to the artistry of history museum exhibitions in China and defined the artistry of history museum exhibitions and their connotations.Based on an in-depth analysis of the artistry of historical museum exhibitions within China,this paper enumerated the areas where improvements could be made to enhance exhibition artistry,intending to promote the communication of Chinese civilization.

Beauty in the Gathering:Exhibition of Precious Collection from Art Museums Around China

"Beauty in the Gathering:Exhibition of Precious Collection from Art Museums around China"opens at the National Art Museum of China(NAMOC)on February 1 and lasts until April 1.The exhibition provides a glimpse of the great variety of art collected by 15 museums,and distinctive features that vary from region to region,which has witnessed the further prosperity and development of the art museum industry since the new era.The exhibition showcases over 500 pieces of traditional Chinese painting,oil painting,printmaking,watercolor painting,lacquer painting,sculpture,folk art,mixed media art,calligraphy and other collections provided by these museums.

Analysis on the Development Model of Relic and Museum Tourism Products Based on ERP Analysis:A Case Study on Shandong Province

In recent years, the trend of people choosing relic and museum tourism during their vacationand leisure time is growing day by day, mainly because it touches people's feelings about historical relicsand cultural heritage. The development of relic and museum tourism products is not only the inheritanceof culture and the protection of cultural relics, but also the promotion of tourism consumption under thebackground of cultural tourism integration, which has promoted the development of regional economy.With the relic and museum tourism resources in Shandong Province as the research object, through theanalysis of its resources, market and products, this paper put forward three applicable modes of relic andmuseum tourism product development, including independent development, joint development, and artauthorization, and proposed specific suggestions around the three modes.

Integration of Environmental and Social Values in Cultural Spaces:Sustainable and Inclusive Wayfinding Materials for Museums

In the context of use of large museum centers,numerous national and international methodological experiments show that the wayfinding project must consider the needs of both habitual users(user-centered design)and local communities(design for communities)and the importance of environmental protection(eco-design)as a priority interest of the community.This“double target”,“user-centered”and“environment-centered”can be applied during the selection process of materials to be used in the project.With respect to these possibilities,this contribution intends to present the results of research focused on material characterization of the reception and distribution spaces of large museum centers.This characterization is based on use of sensory materials and aims to evaluate their impact on the usability and sustainability of wayfinding systems.The paper directed towards a proposal for organization of integrated information on new generation so-called smart materials;within the design of a wayfinding system,these can balance the aesthetic-perceptual and performance and environmental impact,in order to allow designers to make informed decisions oriented towards inclusion and sustainability.The study was addressed by conducting two phases of systematic literature and library review of materials.The investigations conducted led to achievement of a first research result which consists in the identification of a“standard sheet”for the mapping and cataloging of the materials used for wayfinding.The“standard sheet”allows organizing the information on smart,sensorial,and eco-friendly materials,balancing the aesthetic-perceptive component with the performance on the environmental impact along the entire life cycle in a circular perspective.This tool could guide designers towards an environmental communication project oriented towards sustainability and is effective for usability and wayfinding.

A Discussion on the Structure and Spatial Composition of Long Museum West Bund

The Long Museum,with its distinctive T-shaped“umbrella-vault”structure,offers a rich array of spatial experiences.This article delves into space from both structural and compositional perspectives.As the construction mediator,the umbrella vault embodies the consistency of construction and implies the causality of the surface.Presented as an element,the space flows freely,showing diverse fields and order.In terms of the liberation of its meaning,the space offers static perception and dynamic experience,creating a rich exhibition atmosphere.As a distinct entity,the umbrella-vault presents the physical nature,and the dialogue between the Long Museum and the city makes it a museum of art for the people.

Development Strategy of Sichuan Sports Museum under the Background of Cultural and Tourism Integration

Through conducting a SWOT analysis of the Chengdu Sports Institute Museum,and utilizing the 4M management,5W display,and 4P marketing theoretical models,this study explores effective strategies suitable for Sichuan sports museums in terms of functionality,display,and marketing.

Dilemma and Exploration of Resource Sharing in University Museums of Natural History——using Natural History Museum of Zhengzhou Normal University as an example

A natural history museum is a museum for collection, researching and presenting natural environment and natural heritages about natural history. In the research, based on the analysis on necessity of university museums’ services to society in resources sharing, the difficulties and dilemmas were summarized in sharing resources of museums and the approaches for resources sharing were explored with the case of Natural History Museum of Zhengzhou Normal University in order to investigate the way for better services of university museum to the public.

Catalogue of the Type Specimens of Amphibians and Reptiles in the Herpetological Museum of the Chengdu Institute of Biology,Chinese Academy of Sciences:Ⅱ.Hynobiidae (Amphibia,Urodela)

In order to facilitate herpetological research for herpetologists in and outside of China,we will report all the type specimens of Amphibia and Reptilia deposited in the Herpetological Museum of the Chengdu Institute of Biology(CIB),Chinese Academy of Sciences(CAS) in series. This report focuses on the type specimens of the family Hynobiidae of Urodela in Amphibia,which comprises seven species. Each entry provides the genus name,species name,information of the original description,the catalog number of holotype,sex,type locality,information of allotype(if any) and paratype,number and distribution of deposited specimens,and comments where they are appropriate.

The Pterosaur Collection at the Natural History Museum,London,UK:an Overview and List of Specimens,with Description of Recent Curatorial Developments

The pterosaur collection at the Natural History Museum is of great historical importance. Most of the material is figured or cited, and several specimens are types or casts of types. Pterosaurs from UK localities are well represented, but foreign material is also present as original specimens and as high quality casts. The entire collection has been recorded in a database and curatorial improvements have been made, which has improved physical and virtual access to the collection. Although many of the specimens were collected as long ago as the early 1800s, they are still useful today. A full list of Natural History Museum pterosaur specimens is published, for the first time since 1888.

基于Citespace软件的国际museum learning研究现状与趋势分析

Museum learning是国内博物馆教育研究领域的热点,把握和追踪museum learning的国际研究热点与趋势,有助于教育研究者更好的审视国内博物馆教育现状,更有效地提供理论与实践支持。研究中、通过对web of science数据库807篇museum learning研究文献的梳理.

An Evaluation of Light Distribution in the Exhibition Areas of the Mimesis Art Museum Designed by Alvaro Siza

The works of Alvaro Siza have been referred that they were not the theoretical architecture but the sensual and experiential one. His works were designed on the base of their locality that each of them located. For the study, I selected a work of him, which was the Mimesis Art Museum at Paju in South Korea, and reviewed existing literatures to understand how he controlled the light and created the architectural spaces and forms in relation with the light, and I measured the illumination levels of the inside areas of the Mimesis Art Museum, and then, I surveyed the visitors’ responses on the lighting conditions of the Mimesis Art Museum. The results of the measurements showed that the illumination levels of the Mimesis Art museum on the first floor were effectively controlled to display the art works. The illumination levels on the third floor, however, were much higher than recommended illumination values for museum because of less controlled natural light. Therefore, more considerations to control the natural light are needed to secure stable environment in the exhibition spaces. Meanwhile, the answers of questionnaires concerning the quality of lighting conditions in the Mimesis Art Museum showed that the natural light was so effective to light the museum although the natural light illuminated some areas of the museum with high illumination levels.

China has Built a Mammoth Museum

The Tourism Bureau of Heilongjiang Province announces that a paleontological museum devoted to Quaternary fossil mammoths has been built in Qinggang County in that province. This museum, recently olticially opened, can be used to exhibit collections and conduct popular science education as well as scientific research （Fig. 1）.

Voyage of Ben Cao, Part I: Discovery of Kam Wah Chung, the Overlooked Chinese Medicine Museum in the United States

1 Introduction Imagery of the Western United States typically evokes vast wheat fields,cowboys,and rolling mountain valleys.Few would associate the American West with Chinese medicine.This article describes a remote town called John Day,which is located in a mountainous terrain in Oregon,and presents the remarkable story of the Kam Wah Chung Museum(Fig.1).

German Functionalist Approaches to the Chinese-English Translation of Commentaries in Ningxia Museum

Museum commentary emerges as the times demand. It falls into the category of publicity text. Not only does museum commentary play an important role in transferring information, but also in disseminating culture. Meanwhile, museum commentary translation is a prominent part of culture, carrying the task of cultural communication between China and foreign countries. However, scholars do not pay enough attention to museum commentary translation. Under the guidance of German functionalism, translators could pay much attention to the function of the museum commentary and adopt flexible translation strategies to fulfill it.

The Anne Frank House in Amsterdam＂ A Museum and Literary Landscape Goes Virtual Reality

The Anne Frank House, site of Anne Frank＇s place of hiding 1942-1944, has become a leading tourist attraction in Amsterdam and among heritage sites of the Holocaust. This paper reviews the historical context of the political events from 1933 to 1945, the circumstances for the betrayal, and arrest of the group in hiding, the saving of Anne Frank＇s diary and its publication after her death at the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in March 1945. Further, the paper reconstructs the beginnings of the heritage site as a small museum at 263 Prinsengracht in 1960 as well as the management issues and capacity problems that led to a larger museum complex including an educational center in 1999. During the years of 2007-2010, when the annual visitation of the museum surpassed one million, the Anne Frank House decided to introduce a high quality 3D version of the Secret Annex on the Intemet. In the final part of the paper, trends in museum management and the more frequent uses of a digital documentation of heritages sites are reviewed.

School,Museum and University:A New Synergy in Science Education

In the last couple of years the Museum developed a project financed by the National Agency for Culture and Technology in partnership with four schools from Lisbon.The guidelines of this project were the climate change and its influence on human lives in our society and on other living beings."Changing climate, changing lives",our project,evolved 8 months work of about 150 high school grade students,in which