Factory-turned-museum traces China’s optics history

Updated: May 19, 2022

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Interior view of the Optics History Museum of China [Photo/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Factory-transformed-museum Optics History Museum of China is located at a cave at the former site of China’s first optics factory in Kunming, Yunnan province. Established in 2016, the museum still has optical devices used by the factory. One of a kind museum deserves a visit.

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Interior view of the Optics History Museum of China [Photo/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

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A camera on view at the Optics History Museum of China [Photo/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

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Exterior view of the former site of the optics factory which is now the Optics History Museum of China [Photo/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]