Henan sees summer surge in educational visits to museums

The Erlitou Site Museum of the Xia Capital leverages its rich historical and cultural resources to develop over 30 tailored educational programs for children of varying ages. These programs cover a wide array of topics, including the Erlitou culture, the Xia Dynasty's history, archaeological excavations, the essence of Yellow River culture, and intangible heritage experiences.

Shi Muyang, the museum's deputy director of research and education, highlights the growing popularity of these educational programs. By August of this year, reservations for these programs have surpassed 160 sessions, marking a substantial increase of over 40 classes compared to the total number in 2023.

At the Yangshaocun site in Mianchi county of Sanmenxia city, visitors can participate in a variety of activities such as pottery-making, vibrant paintings, and rubbings, immersing themselves in the millennia-spanning Yangshao culture.

According to statistics from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Luoyang Museum welcomed a total of 323,600 visitors from July 1 to 31 alone, marking an increase of 30,000 compared to the same period last year.