China Maritime Museum

The China maritime Museum is the only national maritime museum approved by the State Council of the People's Republic of China. Located by the Dishui Lake in Lingang New Town, it has a total floor space of 46,434 square meters, including an indoor display area of 21,000 square meters and an outdoor display area of 6,000 square meters. 

The largest and most prestigious maritime museum in the country, this museum displays a cultural relics collection, and encourages academic research, social education, and the popularisation of science and education. Based around the theme of "navigation", it is composed of six exhibition halls, two special exhibition zones, two science movie theatres, and a children's amusement centre. 

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Capital: Beijing
Region: Asia and the Pacific

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