What’s fueling China’s museum boom? At the Second Chinese Museum Studies Conference in Suzhou, experts highlighted the country’s cultural institutions as rising stars in global collaboration. Jay Xu, Director Emeritus of San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum, called China’s museum development "a blueprint for innovation," praising its blend of ancient heritage and cutting-edge tech.
🔍 Why it matters: With over 6,000 museums nationwide, China is leveraging AI, VR, and interactive exhibits to make history pop for Gen-Z audiences. Xu emphasized partnerships like the recent digital exchange between Beijing’s Palace Museum and the Louvre as game-changers.
🌐 Global bridge-building: "Museums aren’t just treasure boxes – they’re conversation starters," Xu told attendees. He spotlighted cross-border projects preserving Silk Road artifacts and joint exhibitions touring 20+ countries.
💡 Youth appeal: From TikTok-style artifact explainers to AR-powered tomb explorations, Chinese museums are rewriting the rulebook. Xu teased upcoming Sino-European hologram exhibitions that’ll make "history class feel like a Marvel movie."
