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China's national maritime museum to open to public in 2019

(Xinhua)    15:10, April 04, 2019

TIANJIN, April 4 (Xinhua) -- China's first national maritime museum is scheduled to be open to the public this year, with venue construction entering the home stretch, local authorities said.

The museum is located in Binhai New Area of north China's Tianjin Municipality. Covering an area of 150,000 square meters, the 3-story museum, with one upper story in some parts, will be free for visitors when opened.

The six sections in the 23,000-square-meter exhibition hall cover a wide range of themes including the Chinese marine culture and history, marine ecology and environment, science education and interactive programs.

The museum will have stores, restaurants, cafes and cinemas.

The museum is also expected to become a center for enhancing public awareness of sea protection, marine research and the promotion of marine culture.

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