At the press conference. The National Cutural Heritage Administration held a press conference on May 10 to introduce the activities in the main venue of the 2024 "May 18 International Museum Day" in China. The reporter learned from the press conference that the event will be held from May 17th to 19th at the Qin Han Museum of Shaanxi History Museum, focusing on the theme of "museums dedicated to education and research", showcasing the latest achievements in the development of China's museum industry, and further building a bridge between museums and the public. According to Luo Wenli, deputy director of the National Cutural Heritage Administration, the Qin and Han Dynasties Museum of Shaanxi History Museum will officially open on the International Museum Day, launch a series of blockbuster exhibitions of "Qin and Han Civilizations", hold the theme exhibition of "starting from Chang'an: the 10th anniversary of the success of the Silk Road World Heritage Application", and carry out the night activity of the museum of "thousand years of Qin and Han Museum". In addition, all parts of the country will also carry out activities with distinctive features and various forms around the theme in accordance with the unified deployment of the National Cutural Heritage Administration. China officially joined the International Association of Museums in 1983 and has since organized International Museum Day related activities every year. (Lai Xin She)