Beijing Olympic Museum reopens after renovation on the second anniversary of Beijing Winter Olympics
Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, February 3 (Reporter Li Chunyu) – The Beijing Olympic Museum, located south of the “Bird’s Nest” and close to the “Big Snowflake” main torch platform of the Winter Olympics, reopened to the public on the occasion of the second anniversary of the opening of the Beijing Winter Olympics. After more than two years of upgrading and renovation, the museum showcases the Olympic glory of the “Double Olympic City” through more than a thousand exhibits and a large amount of text, pictures, and video materials.
Founded in 2009, the Beijing Olympic Museum covers a total area of about 26,000 square meters and is a permanent special museum with the theme of the Olympic Games. Following the upgrade, the museum has further improved its indoor exhibitions and outdoor landscapes to highlight Beijing’s “Double Olympics” elements.
International Olympic Committee President Bach sent his best wishes for the Chinese New Year to the Chinese people in a video speech, praising Beijing as the first “Double Olympic City” in the world to have hosted both the Summer Olympics and the Winter Olympics. “The upgraded Beijing Olympic Museum is a shining example of the living legacy of the Olympic Games, and it will inspire every visitor with eternal Olympic values,” he said.
Sima Hong, deputy mayor of Beijing, highlighted the unique charm of the “Double Olympic City” and mentioned that the Beijing Olympic Museum will organize a variety of exhibitions, educational research, and cultural exchange activities to actively promote the development of sports culture and tourism. The museum will also strengthen cooperation with international organizations such as the International Olympic Committee to jointly promote the Olympic spirit.
The basic exhibition hall of the Beijing Olympic Museum has the theme of “Realizing Dreams of Double Olympics and Creating a Future Together” and is divided into three parts: “Winter Olympics,” “Summer Olympics Memory,” and “Double Olympics City.” The museum has set up a special exhibition on China’s models, a “Double Olympics” championship wall, and a special interactive exhibition area. The outdoor landscape includes the “Double Olympics Square” and the “Double Olympics Courtyard” with rich exhibits and diverse forms.
At the opening ceremony, famous sports players Ye Qiaobo, Deng Yaping, Tong Wen, Wu Dajing, and Han Xiaopeng donated rackets, skates, snowboards, and other personal collections to the Beijing Olympic Museum. Wu Dajing, a Winter Olympics champion, said, “Each exhibit has its own story behind it and leaves unforgettable memories. It can inspire and drive more people to participate in national fitness and pass on the Olympic spirit.”