The new Chinese Navy Museum in Qingdao, coastal city of East China's Shandong province, has recently finished the construction of its main exhibition hall, qingdaonews.com reported Nov 4.

A rendering image of the new Chinese Navy Museum [Photo/qingdaonews.com]

The new museum is scheduled to open to the public on April 23, 2017, the 68th anniversary of the People's Liberation Army Navy, according to the Qingdao-based North China Sea Fleet Command.

Apart from the main exhibition hall, the expanded museum will have a service area, three squares and five display areas for vessels, maritime patrol aircrafts and amphibian equipment.

A rendering image of the new Chinese Navy Museum [Photo/qingdaonews.com]

As one of the three major military museums in the country, the Chinese Navy Museum is the only one featuring the Chinese naval history. It is a demonstration base for patriotism and science education, a scenic spot for Red Tourism and a Chinese-foreign military exchange platform.

In order to improve the educational function of the museum, the navy called for exhibits and relics for the new museum to help learn about the historical events, important personalities and traditions of the Chinese navy.

Museum staff prepare for an exhibit. [Photo/qingdaonews.com]