The exhibition ‘Cosmos Archaeology: Exploration in Time and Space’, jointly organized by the Embassy of Switzerland in China, the National Museum of China (NMC), and the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), with support from the Department of Astronomy and the Academy of Arts & Design at Tsinghua University, was officially unveiled at the NMC on July 2nd.

The exhibition consists of four sections: “Instruments and Technologies – Mapping the Cosmos”, “The Starry Sky of Big Data”, “Sustainable Space”, and “The Future – Interstellar Journeys”. It integrates scientific exploration and artistic interpretation by presenting real, scattered, and abstract cosmic data – collected through various instruments and represented via various media including interactive digital installations, kinetic sculptures, and speculative design.

Among these exhibits are reflections on the relationship between humans, the Earth, and the universe; visual studies on cosmic data and imagery; as well as exploration of space sustainability and future human survival in space. This exhibition is not only a fruitful outcome of international and interdisciplinary collaboration in contemporary scientific research, but also constructs a historical narrative of humanity’s exploration of the universe from multiple perspectives.

This is the first Swiss exhibition held at the new NMC since its opening and marks a highlight in the celebrations of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and China. It reflects the deepening cooperation between the two countries in culture, science, innovation, and sustainability. 

Place: National Museum of China, No. 16 East Chang'an Street, Dongcheng District

Duration: July 3 to October 12, 2025

Time: 9:00-17:30. Closed on Mondays.

Ticketing: Full-price ticket: RMB 30/person. Exhibition tickets can be purchased on-site after entering the museum. (This ticket alone does not grant museum entry - please make a separate reservation for the 'Permanent Exhibition' to gain access.)