Scholars take a close look at the jade unearthed from the Liangzhu relic site at Liangzhu Museum in Hangzhou, Zhejiang on Sept 6. [Photo/IC]

Lucie Morisset, a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada extolled Liangzhu Museum's comprehensive explanations on the ancient civilization such as detailed information about how the site was discovered. She said these words would help visitors gain systematic knowledge and she also believed that this showcased the local government's strong determination in protecting and promoting the cultural heritage.

Morisset suggested that more advanced technologies could be applied in the protection and display of cultural relics, and besides professionals, the public should also be involved in the protection work.

Nelson Graburn, an emeritus professor in Sociocultural Anthropology at University of California, Berkeley, showed strong interest in Liangzhu Museum. Having visited many museums around the world, Graburn has formed a set of insights on the organization and operation of museums, as well as their relations with culture and tourism.

Museums should be interesting and the words and exhibits on display should be easy to understand, he said, adding that these places are not merely research bases for scholars, but also educational sites for the public.