Established in 1916, the Geological Museum of China has evolved alongside the development of modern science in China. Over the years, it has accumulated a wealth of natural treasures and intangible assets, earning a reputation as one of the leading museums of its kind in Asia and garnering international acclaim.

The Geological Museum of China was established in the 5th year of the Republic of China (1916). Its predecessor was the Specimen Exhibition Room of the Geological Research Institute of the Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce in the 5th year of the Republic of China (1916). The current museum building was completed in 1958, and it was officially opened to the public in 1959. In 1986, it was renamed as the Geological Museum of China.

The Geological Museum of China houses a collection of over 550,000 geological specimens, covering various fields of geology. Among them are world-renowned dinosaur fossils like the giant Shandong Lizard and the Chinese reptilian wing, as well as famous ancient human fossils such as the Peking Man, Yuanmou Man, and Shandingdong Man. The museum also exhibits a vast array of precious prehistoric biological fossils, including fish, birds, and insects, possessing both scientific and aesthetic value.

Visitors to the Geological Museum of China can marvel at the world's largest "Crystal King", enormous specimens of fluorite crystals, exquisite examples of Chinese minerals such as azurite, cinnabar, realgar, orpiment, scheelite, and stibnite, and a variety of gemstones and jade stones, all of which are national treasures.

The Geological Museum of China regularly features exhibitions and displays. The basic layout follows the structure of the Earth's layers, showcasing minerals, rocks, gemstones, and fossils while focusing on human living environments. Through the use of biomimicry, digitalization, virtual reality, and other technologies, visitors can have a unique experience within the geological space.

Translator: ZHAO Huinan