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中国航海博物馆 | |
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Established | 5 July 2010 |
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Location | 197 Shengang Avenue, Pudong, Shanghai, China |
Coordinates | 30°53′54″N 121°54′57″E / 30.89833°N 121.91583°E |
Director | Zhao Feng |
Website | shmmc.com |
China Maritime Museum is a maritime museum located on the bank of Dishui Lake in Pudong, Shanghai, China. Officially opened in July 2010, it is the first and largest national-level maritime museum in China. [1] [2]
In August 2011, the museum was rated as 4A Tourist Attration by the China National Tourism Administration. [3] In December 2020, it was made a National first-grade museum. [4]
In July 2005, a series of ceremonies were held in China to commemorate the 600th anniversary of the Ming treasure voyages. [5] As part of the commemoration, the Chinese State Council approved the plan for constructing a national-level maritime museum in Shanghai. The preparation and construction of the museum was jointly organized by the Ministry of Transport and Shanghai Municipal People's Government. [6] Construction started in January 2006 and finished in September 2009. [7] The museum was officially opened to the public on 5 July 2010. [1]
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