GBTIMES
October 2, 2015
The first natural science museum in Lhasa, capital city of the Tibet Autonomous Region, went into trial operation on Thursday, reports People’s Daily.
The museum, which covers a space of 30,000 square metres, has two exhibition halls, one for natural science exhibits and the other for modern technology.
With interactive devices installed, the museum offers people the experience of visiting the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and also plays host to China’s highest calibre astronomical telescope.
The facility will cultivate innovation from local youths and develop interests in science and technology in the wider community, according to Gang Qing, head of the regional department of science and technology.
The museum, backed by an investment of 400 million yuan ($63 million), is Tibet’s largest, reports Xinhua News Agency. It can hold up to 3,000 visitors and will be open to the public after the end of the trial on October 10.
