Visit information of China Watermelon Museum

China Watermelon Museum is located on the west side of Jingkai Highway, about 29 kilometers away from the urban area. China Watermelon Museum 200 1 Planning. At the beginning of 2002, it was decorated and designed by the National Agricultural Exhibition Hall. In 2002, a grand groundbreaking ceremony was held. Beijing Institute of Architecture Design and Research undertakes the construction design, and Beijing Huadu Construction Group Corporation carries out the construction. In 2003, the main body was completed, and the design and creation of the exhibition began to be approved and implemented simultaneously. It opened on May 28th, 2004.

China Watermelon Museum covers an area of 22,000 square meters with a building area of 4,600 square meters. The main building is divided into two floors. The exhibition hall has a total exhibition line of more than 500 meters, nearly 900 pictures, 3 wax watermelon models10, more than 200 species of Huber seed specimens, 7 groups of sculpture models, 8 charts 18 and 36 calligraphy works. On the east side of the second floor, there is a multifunctional hall of 1000 square meters, which can accommodate 500 people and can carry out activities such as audio-visual education, training, meetings and performances. The exhibition hall on the west side of the second floor 1000 square meters can hold all kinds of small and medium-sized temporary exhibitions.

In front of China Watermelon Museum, there is a square that can accommodate nearly 10,000 people and a large musical fountain. On the east side of the museum area, there is a sculpture garden of 10000 square meters, and the bronze statue of 10 tells the story of watermelon. The whole area of China Watermelon Museum is based on people-oriented, advancing with the times, respecting history, making the past serve the present and respecting science. It will become a new visual highlight and an ideal space for cultural activities in the south of Beijing, with multiple functions such as visiting, displaying, educating and traveling.

Permanent Pavilion and Exhibition Name and Address: China Watermelon Museum has two pavilions: East Pavilion and West Pavilion. The west hall is: watermelon history and watermelon cultivation. The East Hall is: watermelon technology and watermelon culture. Specially recommended:

Origin of watermelon, medicinal value of watermelon, space breeding;

Edible value of watermelon, related works of watermelon culture and art in past dynasties, ancient watermelon story, melon king contest;

Scientific planting achievements, interesting things, variety display of melon king.

Opening hours: 8: 00- 17: 00 in summer and 8: 00- 16: 30 in winter.

Ticket price: Adult 20 yuan.

Address: Government Courtyard of Panggezhuang Town, Daxing District, Beijing