Compared with the bustling springtime parks, most museums in Beijing have seen a quiet season with fewer locals paying visits.

Statistics shows that there are over 120 registered museums in the city. But barely 30 are well managed.

Unlike the Qin Dynasty terra cotta warriors and horses in Xi'an, most of the museums in Beijing only exhibit rows of photos with boring explanations without real items on show to the public.

In addition, some exhibitions remain unchanged for a long time.

Most museums have tried preferential methods, but the measure didn't work.

With the dull market, it is critical for the museums to improve management and administration, if they want to attract more visitors.

(CRI March 30, 2004)