Core Insights - Beijing is developing into a "Museum City" with a focus on high-quality development of museums to serve as a national cultural center [1][2] Group 1: Museum Development Strategy - The Beijing Municipal Political Consultative Conference is conducting research and discussions to promote high-quality museum development [2] - Key areas of focus include institutional innovation, service categorization, cultural supply enhancement, and digital technology integration [2] - The strategy emphasizes extending museum hours, providing basic dining services, and supporting community-based museums [2] Group 2: Current Museum Landscape - As of the end of 2024, Beijing will have 241 registered museums, including 183 state-owned and 58 non-state-owned [3] - The total collection of museums in Beijing amounts to 14.66 million items, with 8.3 million being cultural relics [3] - The city hosts over 2,000 exhibitions annually and attracts more than 90 million visitors each year [3] Group 3: Future Plans - The city plans to optimize the structure and layout of museums, particularly in districts like Dongcheng, Xicheng, Chaoyang, Haidian, and Tongzhou [4] - There will be efforts to repurpose vacant spaces and integrate museum functions into urban development projects [4] - The initiative includes promoting museum functions in commercial areas, communities, and rural areas, along with extending operating hours for certain museums [4]
北京:将持续推进部分有条件的博物馆延时开放
Zhong Guo Chan Ye Jing Ji Xin Xi Wang·2025-03-31 00:22