A drone photo taken on Jan. 15, 2026 shows an exterior view of the Hainan Science and Technology Museum in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)
HAIKOU, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- The Hainan Science and Technology Museum has recently kicked off trial operation, drawing numerous families and science fans to explore the immersive and hands-on exhibits there.
A brand-new landmark for science popularization in the Hainan Free Trade Port, the museum in a spiraling "auspicious cloud" design boasts a total construction area of approximately 46,500 square meters. It highlights Hainan's advantages in innovation, showcases local technological achievements, and reflects the integration of ecology and technology.
People visit the Hainan Science and Technology Museum in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Jan. 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)
People visit the Hainan Science and Technology Museum in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Jan. 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)
People explore the simulation module of China's space station at the Hainan Science and Technology Museum in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Jan. 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)
People visit the Hainan Science and Technology Museum in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Jan. 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)
People play a game of imitating birds feeding at the Hainan Science and Technology Museum in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Jan. 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)
People play Go against a robot at the Hainan Science and Technology Museum in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Jan. 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)
A staff member demonstrates a simple science experiment at the Hainan Science and Technology Museum in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Jan. 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)
A drone photo taken on Jan. 15, 2026 shows an exterior view of the Hainan Science and Technology Museum in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)
This photo taken on Jan. 15, 2026 shows an exterior view of the Hainan Science and Technology Museum in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)■