This paper investigated and systematically examined the development of science and technology museums that have been built in the mainland of China since the 1980s. Based on the result of the latest survey, the author analyses the number, regional distribution, construction standard, function, running effects and existing problems of the discussed museums. He draws out some proposals for the further development of science and technology museums, points out that the development of science and technology museums in China should be directed by sticking to the principles of “renovating the old together with building the new, quantity and quality be well balanced, both talents training and idea innovating be equally emphasized”. He suggests that the government should improve the construction of science and technology museums according to the regional economical and financial situation and the practical demand in order to provide the solid foundation and platform for carrying out and accomplishing the Outline of the National Scheme for Scientific Literacy (2006-2010-2020).

science and technology museums  /  situation and problems  /  proposals and strategies