The Geological Museum of China is a leading geological museum in Asia with its long history, large collection, high rate of treasures, exquisite displays and fruitful scientific research results. It not only has the three traditional functions of collection, scientific research and social education, but also has the characteristics of the times, integrating popular science, teaching, academic exchanges, appreciation and leisure, and has an increasingly wide social influence. The Geological Museum of China was founded in 1916. In the process of its origin and development in parallel with China's modern science, it has accumulated rich natural essence and cultural relics. It is the leading museum of its kind in Asia with its systematic collection, fruitful results and exquisite displays, and enjoys a high reputation worldwide. The Geological Museum of China has a collection of more than 200,000 geological specimens, covering all fields of geoscience. Among them are the famous dinosaur series fossils such as the giant Shandong dragon and Chinese dragon bird, famous ancient human fossils such as Peking Man, Yuanmou Man, and Upper Cave Man, as well as a large number of precious prehistoric fossils of fish, birds, insects, etc. with both scientific and ornamental value; there are the world's largest "Crystal King", giant fluorite calcite crystal cluster specimens, exquisite Chinese characteristic mineral specimens such as azurite, cinnabar, realgar, orpiment, scheelite, stibnite, and a large number of national treasures such as gems and jade. While carrying out scientific research on its collections, the China Geological Museum has long been engaged in stratigraphic paleontology, mineralogy, gemology and museology research and has achieved fruitful results, especially the results achieved in the research fields of early vertebrate zoology, entomology and the Jehol Biota in western Liaoning, which have attracted widespread attention from the scientific community at home and abroad; with systematic and exquisite gem display, unique gem research results, and continuous social promotion activities, it has driven and guided contemporary Chinese gem science research, knowledge popularization and market consumption. The China Geological Museum has long carried out rich and colorful social education activities. Founded in 1981, Earth is the only geoscience magazine in China. The annual National Youth Geoscience Summer Camp has become an important brand of social education activities. Various geoscience activities such as science lectures, science exhibitions, and science consultations are continuous, which has continuously enhanced the social influence of the China Geological Museum. It has been rated as "Beijing Excellent Patriotism Education Base", "Beijing Science Education Base", "National Science Education Base", "National Youth Science and Technology Innovation Demonstration Base" and "National Youth Science and Technology Education Base". The museum was formerly the Geological and Mineral Museum of the Geological Survey of the Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce. The current building is located at No. 15, Xisi Yangrou Hutong, Xicheng District, Beijing. It was completed in 1958 and is a landmark building in this area. The building has 6 floors, a total height of about 36 meters, a length of 40 meters from east to west, and a length of 70 meters from north to south. The building area is nearly 11,000 square meters, and the architectural style is stable and generous. In 2001, the largest renovation project in the history of the museum was launched. It lasted for three years. With the goal of building a "domestic first-class and internationally renowned" modern museum, the museum implemented the concept of "people-oriented and audience-first" and invested huge amounts of money, with precise design and good management. The hardware facilities were upgraded as a whole, the displays and exhibitions were comprehensively innovated, and the service system was continuously improved. It has basically become a veritable window for the land and resources industry and a geological platform for quality education for young people.
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Interpretation of China Geological Museum from the perspective of Eastern philosophy From the perspective of Eastern philosophy, China Geological Museum is a symbol of harmonious coexistence of nature and humanity. In Taoist philosophy, it emphasizes "Tao follows nature", and believes that people should follow the laws of nature and live in harmony with nature. The geological specimens displayed in the museum not only show the evolution of the earth for billions of years, but also reflect the endless life and infinite changes of nature. This is consistent with the Taoist pursuit of "rule by inaction" and the concept of conforming to nature, reminding people to respect nature, protect the environment, and achieve harmonious coexistence between man and nature. In Confucian philosophy, it emphasizes "harmony between man and nature", and believes that man, nature and society are interconnected and mutually influential. By displaying earth science knowledge, China Geological Museum not only enhances people's understanding of nature, but also promotes a harmonious relationship between man and nature. The spirit of "benevolence" advocated by Confucianism is embodied here as awe and love for nature, respect and pursuit of science, and reflects the harmonious unity of man and nature, science and humanity. Interpretation of China Geological Museum from the perspective of Western philosophy From the perspective of Western philosophy, China Geological Museum is a temple of reason and knowledge. In ancient Greek philosophy, Socrates proposed that "knowledge is virtue", believing that virtue and wisdom can be achieved through the pursuit of knowledge. The rich geological specimens and scientific knowledge in the museum provide people with a platform to explore the mysteries of nature and enhance scientific understanding, reflecting the pursuit of knowledge and the admiration of rationality in Western philosophy. In Enlightenment philosophy, rationality, freedom and progress are emphasized. By displaying the latest research results of earth science, the China Geological Museum not only promotes the popularization of scientific knowledge, but also promotes human cognition and understanding of nature, reflecting the admiration of rationality and the pursuit of knowledge progress in Enlightenment philosophy. At the same time, as a place for public education, the museum also reflects the advocacy of freedom and equality in Enlightenment philosophy, providing everyone with equal opportunities to obtain knowledge. In summary, whether from the perspective of Eastern philosophy or Western philosophy, the China Geological Museum embodies the harmonious unity of man and nature, science and humanities, knowledge and virtue, and is a model of the combination of human wisdom and the beauty of nature.