Exhibition Hall of Quaternary Glacial Relics in China

　　   Destination Introduction
　　   The Exhibition Hall of Quaternary Glacial Relics in China is situated next to the Quaternary glacial bedrock glacial striations in Moshikou, Shijingshan District, facing the Yongding River and backed by Cuiwei Mountain. It is the world’s only museum dedicated to glacial relics to date. It officially opened in July 1992.

　　　　     The Moshikou Quaternary glacial bedrock glacial striations were formed during a cold period of significant climatic fluctuation in the Quaternary era. At that time, due to a sudden increase in snowfall that far exceeded the rate of snowmelt, snow accumulated and compacted into ice in suitable altitudinal mountain areas. When the thickness and weight of the ice became too much for the mountain to support, the ice began to move downhill under its own gravity along the terrain, thus forming glaciers. Bedrock glacial striations are rock surfaces that have been carved, scraped, and marked by the movement of glaciers.

　　　　   The Glacial Museum not only disseminates popular science knowledge about the Earth and geology to the general public but also promotes the patriotic spirit of senior scientists like Li Siguang, who fearlessly strived to scale the heights of science. It also serves as a field investigation and academic exchange venue for geological experts and scholars.

　　　　   Phone: 68802585

　　　　   Location: No. 28, Moshikou, Shijingshan District, Beijing

　　　　   The exhibits in the museum introduce basic knowledge about the Quaternary glaciers, the establishment and development of Mr. Li Siguang’s Quaternary glacial theory, the research and application of glacial systems, as well as their role in national economic construction and the distribution and exploration of Quaternary glaciers in China. Most of the exhibits are photographic materials of glacial relics and some moraine rock specimens. Within the realm of public science education, the museum fully leverages its strengths. Thematic displays such as “The Impact of Climate and Environment on Human Survival and Development,” “How Humanity Might Develop Civilization in Future Ice Ages,” and “The Energy Storage Functions of Glacial Phenomena Today and Their Potential Great Threats to Human Civilization” enable us to gain a deeper understanding of Quaternary glaciology.

　　　　   Take the subway to Apple Park Station, transfer to Bus 331 and get off at Moshikou Station, then transfer to Buses 336, 396, 959, or 746 and get off at Shougang Residential Area Station; or take Buses 337 or 354 and get off at Shijingshan Station.    Pricing Information       Opening Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, no days off.

　　    Shijingshan, Beijing