Qingyuan County Mushroom Museum

Qingyuan County Mushroom Museum

The Qingyuan County Mushroom Museum is a patriotic education base.

The China Qingyuan Mushroom Museum was established in 1997 as the first thematic mushroom museum in China. To further explore and promote mushroom culture, in 2010, the Qingyuan County Party Committee and County Government relocated the museum to a new site, which officially opened on December 11 during the 8th China Qingyuan Mushroom Culture Festival. The new museum is situated within the county’s Ecological Park, with a total construction area of 2,380 square meters. It is a professional yet comprehensive museum themed around showcasing the history, culture, and industrial development of mushrooms. The museum boasts rich collections and innovative displays, integrating functions such as collection, exhibition, publicity, science communication, education, and research. It consists of five main sections — “The Origin of Mushrooms,” “The Journey of Mushrooms,” “The Charm of Mushrooms,” “The Questions About Mushrooms,” “The Song of Mushrooms” — and one temporary exhibition hall. Through precious historical artifacts, restored mushroom farming scenes, multimedia interactions, and high-tech methods such as holographic imaging, the museum presents a comprehensive, multi-dimensional portrayal of the long-standing mushroom culture and the brilliant achievements of the mushroom industry, making it a unique gem among domestic fungal museums. Over the years, the museum has played an active role in fostering a sense of responsibility and love for the country and hometown among young people through various patriotic education activities, including training outstanding student volunteers and organizing special lectures. In July 2011, it innovatively launched the “Little Volunteer Guides” educational model, greatly inspiring young volunteers to uphold the volunteer spirit of “dedication, friendship, mutual assistance, and progress.”

Further Reading:

· National Third-Class Museum of China