Liaoning museum officially opens to public

After a three-year trial run, Liaoning Provincial Museum in Shenyang, capital of Liaoning province, officially opened to the public on Aug 17, with the unveiling of three exhibition halls.

The three halls contain exhibitions of ancient Chinese paintings, calligraphy, and embroidery.

A total of 85 paintings and calligraphy works are currently on display.

Ma Baojie, curator of the museum, said that the museum has 12 exhibitions open, and 70 percent of exhibits are in excellent condition.

In addition, the museum is utilizing the latest technologies to help visitors learn more about the artifacts on display.

Luoshen Appraisal Painting by Gu Kaizhi from the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317-420) on display at Liaoning Provincial Museum [Photo/Xinhua]

Preface to the Orchid Pavilion Collection by Wang Xizhi from the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317-420) on display at Liaoning Provincial Museum [Photo/Xinhua]

Two young visitors learn about an exhibit using an electronic display screen, at Liaoning Provincial Museum, Aug 17. [Photo/Xinhua]