Core Viewpoint - Over 30 museums in China have announced temporary closures or suspensions due to renovations or other reasons, which may impact the holiday economy, particularly during major holidays [1][3]. Group 1: Museum Closures - The longest closure is for the Chengdu Jinsha Site Museum, which will be closed from December 5, 2025, to April 30, 2027, for comprehensive upgrades [4][5]. - The Shaanxi History Museum will undergo equipment updates and partial exhibition adjustments from October 19, 2025, to mid-February 2026 [5][6]. - The Nanjing Paleontology Museum plans to close for approximately three months starting December 1, 2025, for upgrades [5][6]. Group 2: Reasons for Closures - Various reasons for closures include comprehensive upgrades, equipment updates, and maintenance due to extreme weather conditions [4][5][6]. - Specific museums like the Chongqing Fuling District Museum are closing for preventive protection of cultural relics from December 16, 2025, to January 31, 2026 [5][6]. - The Shanghai Museum's Chinese Calligraphy Museum will be closed from December 29, 2025, to February 13, 2026, for exhibition updates [6][7]. Group 3: Short-term Closures - Several museums have announced short-term closures, such as the Hebei Handan City Jiz County Museum, which will close for renovations from December 20 to December 26, 2025 [7][8]. - The Zhejiang Ningbo Xiangshan Museum will be closed from December 21 to December 29, 2025, for maintenance [7][8]. - The Fujian Quanzhou Yongchun County Museum will close for repairs starting December 18, 2025, with the reopening date to be announced [9].
国内超30家博物馆发布“闭馆”通知 专家称应提升假日经济配合度
Zhong Guo Jing Ying Bao·2025-12-27 00:10