China's first national maritime¹ museum is scheduled to be open to the public this year, with venue² construction entering the home stretch, local authorities said.

 

中国第一家国家海洋博物馆计划于今年向公众开放，目前场馆建设已进入冲刺阶段。
 

 

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 marine³ culture and history, marine ecology and environment, science education and interactive⁴ programs.

 

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

 

The museum is also expected to become a center for enhancing public awareness⁵ of sea protection, marine research and the promotion⁶ of marine culture.

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