With the arrival of Chinese New Year festivities, Shandong's art venues have made meticulous plans to present a cultural feast for citizens and tourists alike. They invite everyone to join in celebrating the Chinese New Year with a touch of artistic flair.

Tourists can refer to the information below to learn about the activities in these venues during the upcoming holiday.

Shandong Art Museum: From Feb 10 (the first day of the first lunar month) to Feb 17 (the eighth day of the first lunar month), normal opening hours are 9:00-17:00, with entry stopping at 16:30.

Recommended Activities:

"Colorful Dragon of Blessings" – Ancient Works Exhibition by Gu Yuan

"Graceful Everything" – Fine Bird and Animal Paintings Collection Welcoming the Chinese New Year at Shandong Art Museum

"Artistic Innovation" – New Works Exhibition by Shandong Artistic Talents (2023 Edition)

"Artistic Treasures" – Shandong Art Museum's Collection Highlights Exhibition

"Beautiful China, Hospitable Shandong" – The Eighth Large-scale Children's Creative Painting Exhibition

Shandong Provincial Library: From Feb 10 (the first day of the first lunar month) to Feb 17 (the eighth day of the first lunar month), normal opening hours are 9:00-17:00, with extended self-study room hours until 20:00.

Recommended Activities:

"Dragon Soars at Shandong Library" – New Year Celebration at Shandong Provincial Library

"Enjoying the Essence of Illustration" – Exhibition and Performance of Picture Books

"Good Books for the Chinese New Year" – Collecting Good Books for the Chinese New Year

"Grand Canal, Qilu Magnificence" – Lantern Riddles Event

"Joyful Lantern Festival, Intelligence Challenge" – Children's Lantern Riddles Contest

Shandong Provincial Cultural Center: From Feb 10 (the first day of the first lunar month) to Feb 17 (the eighth day of the first lunar month), normal opening hours are 9:00-17:00, with entry stopping at 16:30.

Recommended Activities:

"Dragon Leaps over Shandong to Celebrate the Chinese New Year" – Immersive Experience Exhibition of Intangible Cultural Heritage for the 2024 Lunar New Year

"Craftsmanship of Qilu Culture" – 2024 Year of the Dragon Spring Festival Themed Intangible Cultural Heritage Creative Competition Exhibition

"New Life, New Fashion, New Year Paintings" – Our Well-off Life Art Creation Exhibition

"Dragon Soars, Ink Flourishes" – Professional Paintings and Calligraphy Exhibition at Shandong Provincial Cultural Center

Shandong Museum: From Feb 10 (the first day of the first lunar month) to Feb 17 (the eighth day of the first lunar month), normal opening hours are 9:00-17:00, with entry stopping at 16:00.

Recommended Activities:

"Watching New Year Paintings along the Canal"

"Exhibition of Shandong's Historical and Cultural Relics"

"Antique to Modern" – Art Exhibition of Shandong Inscriptions

"Family and National Sentiment in Portraits of the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1911)"

Special Activities:

"Seeding Wishes" – Museum Literacy Practice Activity

"Living in Blue and White Rooms" – Theme Study Activities on Hometown Impressions

"Year of the Lanterns, Year of the Paintings" – Cultural Practice Activities of the Grand Canal's Folk Customs

These cultural venues promise an enriching and entertaining experience for all visitors during Spring Festival. Join in the celebration and exploration of Chinese culture and heritage!