The Zigong Dinosaur Museum in Sichuan Province has completed a year-long renovation of its main exhibition hall and is set to reopen in late July.

 

 

Built on the Dashanpu dinosaur fossil group site in Zigong, the museum is said to house one of the world's largest collections of fossils from the Jurassic period (199.6-145.5 million years ago).

 

 

The renovation has upgraded the museum's exhibition system, building functions, security facilities, and cultural tourism services, while preserving its classic architectural appearance, museum staff said.

 

 

The renewed exhibition consists of five sections that detail the discovery, excavation, research, and preservation of Zigong's dinosaur fossils.

 

 

Jiang Shan, a researcher at the museum, said many of the exhibits would debut, including the skull of a Mamenchisaurus youngi and the remains of a Huayangosaurus taibaii.

 

 

A major highlight is the digital transformation. The museum has adopted glasses-free 3D display, floor projection, MR (mixed reality) experiences, and laser projection to reconstruct dinosaur evolution and geological changes.

 

A new hall is also under construction to strengthen the museum's public science education capabilities. In the future, children will be able to take classes, conduct experiments, and try their hand at simulated fossil digging.

 

Zeng Xiaoyun, the museum's director, said the renovation represents not only a facility upgrade but also a brand reshaping of Zigong's dinosaur cultural heritage.

 

She added that the museum would launch a wider range of cultural programs, including overnight study tours that allow up to 100 visitors to camp alongside the dinosaurs.

 

Edited by Zhang Yuanlin

Source: chinadaily.com.cn