May 18 marks International Museum Day! Come explore the 'metaverse' inside Hainan's museums to see how cultural heritage and history come alive through the eyes of the future.

Two major Hainan museums use advanced technology to create a 'metaverse' allowing visitors to take a virtual journey through time and space! Become an underwater archaeologist diving down to discover the secrets of ancient shipwrecks or see fishes and whales swimming alongside you in the China (Hainan) Museum of the South China Sea. Meet with legendary Song Dynasty poet Su Shi (also known as Su Dongpo) or watch historic cultural relics come to life before your very eyes at the Hainan Museum. Check out the posters below to see how these museums are weaving ancient cultures and natural wonders together with cutting edge technology to bring you closer to Hainan's many incredible treasures.

Technology has brought ancient civilizations within reach! In the China (Hainan) Museum of the South China Sea, you can put on a VR headset that takes you on a journey along the ancient Maritime Silk Road and allows you to dive deep under the ocean to salvage rare cultural relics from two historic shipwrecks.

The South China Sea is full of mystery and vibrant life. How does the appearance of the parrotfish change as it grows? At the China (Hainan) Museum of the South China Sea, you can don AR glasses and explore panoramic views of the colorful underwater world.

This cultural adventure across time and space is not to be missed! At the Hainan Museum, on this year's International Museum Day, let's go back nearly a thousand years to the time of the Northern Song Dynasty and experience the ups and downs of Su Dongpo's legendary career. 

Wear 'smart glasses' and travel through 3,000 years of Hainan history at the Hainan Museum! Embark on an epic adventure through the history and culture of this fascinating island through the interweaving of the virtual with the real.