China Cartoon and Animation Museum: Tracing China's animation legacy

Language

English Español Français العربية Русский

Ask China RSS Newsletters

Radio TV

EXPLORE MORE
English Español Français العربية Русский Documentary CCTV+

Language

Radio TV

By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of cookies, revised Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. You can change your cookie settings through your browser.

I agree

Animation enthusiasts and industry professionals from around the world have gathered in Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, for the 21st China International Cartoon and Animation Festival (CICAF), taking place from May 29 to June 2.

Adjacent to the festival's main venue at the Baima Lake International Exhibition Center, the China Cartoon and Animation Museum offers visitors an engaging look into the history and development of Chinese animation. As the first national museum dedicated to this art form, it showcases an impressive collection of over 20,000 items, including original manuscripts, animation models and historical artifacts.

Action figures from the Chinese animated hit "Ne Zha 2" on display at the 21st CICAF, May 30, 2025. /CGTN

Visitors to the 21st CICAF can enjoy an immersive journey through Chinese animation history, Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 30, 2025. /CGTN

Action figure of "Black Cat Detective," a classic Chinese animated series, May 30, 2025. /CGTN

Visitors observing the various exhibits on display, May 30, 2025. /CGTN

The exhibition features paper-cuts used in the creation of animations, May 30, 2025. /CGTN

Cartoon works by Feng Zikai on display at the festival, May 30, 2025. /CGTN

The museum's design, inspired by the shape of an auspicious cloud, features four exhibition halls. These halls are thoughtfully arranged to function as a drama stage, cinema, library and audio studio, creating an immersive experience that guides visitors through China's animation journey.

(All photos by Chen Hongyu and Wang Hongjie)