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Agreed by Mr. Chen Zhongshi, the Chen Zhongshi’s Literature Museum was founded on Dec. 19, 2006, where his works are collected at Siyuan. It is the only museum for Chen Zhongshi and Siyuan for his special collections. It was converted in Jan. 2014 to increase new research progress and to enhance the value of collection.
The Museum covers 500 square meters for its collections in 6 sections. It shows the writing influnce of Mailuyuan together with his earlier versions, scripts, calligraphic writing and crtics. There are 80 paintings with 300books and 20 objects. Also, there are 200 copies of paintings by elites. Presentation section shows audio and visual documentation.
The Museum is used to demonstrate works and materials by Shaanxi writers following the foundation of new China. And it is a window for China to record the development of Shaanxi literature.
Since its establishment, many important officials of the State and Provincial levels and other elites have come to visit with high praise. It is a place for new students for humanities education. The Museum is widely connected with student associations by frequent activities.
In 2013, The Museum was named as “Pilot Base for Social Science” by social science organizations of Shaanxi province. And in 2014, It was listed “Pilot Base for Humanities”.
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