Dongying Art Museum is a welcoming cultural space where families can spend meaningful time together and enjoy the beauty of contemporary art.
This spring, the museum is hosting an aesthetic exhibition — an engaging, family-friendly showcase that blends art, culture, and hands-on experiences.
The aesthetic exhibition features elements of the Year of the Horse. [Photo/WeChat account: wenlvdongying]
The exhibition explores themes of cultural renewal, intangible heritage, technological innovation, and immersive aesthetics. It features more than 3,000 works, including paintings, calligraphy, installations, traditional crafts, and children's artworks. Together, they blend elements of Yellow River culture, festive traditions, and modern artistic expression into a vibrant visual experience.
An opera performer presents traditional opera at the exhibition. [Photo/WeChat account: wenlvdongying]
Visitors can enjoy a wide range of interactive experiences, from VR immersive zones and traditional craft workshops to a vibrant cultural marketplace. A particularly charming highlight is the presence of parrots inside the museum, bringing a playful, lively, and unexpectedly heartwarming touch to the exhibition experience.
Visitors experience the VR installation at the museum. [Photo/WeChat account: wenlvdongying]
The "parrot curators" are on duty. [Photo/WeChat account: wenlvdongying]
One of the highlights is an immersive theatre performance set in a nostalgic school classroom, produced and performed by museum staff. Inspired by a classic Chinese literary essay by Zhu Ziqing, a famous Chinese writer, it recreates a heartfelt language lesson that reflects deep paternal love through sincere, emotional storytelling. Free to attend with no reservation required, it offers a touching, family-friendly cultural experience.
Visitors relive their school-day memories in a nostalgically recreated classroom. [Photo/WeChat account: wenlvdongying]
Dongying Art Museum will continue to present a diverse range of exhibitions and cultural programs that connect art, nature, and everyday life.
