Shayang Rapeseed Museum

　　The Shayang Rapeseed Museum is located at Hongsen Tianli Biotechnology Co., Ltd. in the Shayang County Economic Development Zone. It is China’s first rapeseed-themed museum and currently the world’s only museum dedicated to rapeseed. Opened in March 2010, it was rated as a National 2A-level Tourist Attraction in 2011 and recognized as an “Hubei Science Popularization Tourism Demonstration Site” in 2014. The museum includes a main hall, auxiliary exhibition space, and outdoor experience area, covering a total construction area of 3,300 square meters with a total investment of 10 million yuan. The exhibitions are divided into four major themes: Historical Traces of Rapeseed, Life’s Energy, Fragrance for People’s Livelihood, and Golden Shayang. Among them, “Historical Traces of Rapeseed” focuses on the origin and evolution of rapeseed, ancient cultivation techniques, traditional oil pressing methods, and significant events in China’s rapeseed scientific research. “Life’s Energy” highlights knowledge across seven aspects: rapeseed use for oil, food, medicine, feed, fertilizer, and refined processing of seed by-products. “Fragrance for People’s Livelihood” covers three areas: rapeseed planting, seed processing, and the production and consumption of rapeseed oil. “Golden Shayang” consists of an introduction to Shayang County and an overview of its rapeseed production. Visitors can learn about the history, uses, culture, and industry trends of rapeseed through extensive displays of images, physical objects, and models in the museum. They can also try their hand at oil pressing in the “Scented Oil Workshop” to experience the joy of rural labor. The museum has now become a theme-based venue integrating science education, academia, culture, and hands-on experience, and is hailed as “a shining calling card of China’s rapeseed industry.”