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In celebration of International Museum Day (May 18), the 2026 Beijing Museum Season officially kicked off today (May 17). Following the successful "Theme Month" format, the season brings together museums and districts across Beijing to present four major sections: May Cultural & Creative Month, June Exhibition Month, July Research & Study Month and August Technology Month. As the opening highlight, the Capital Museum presents "Maize, Gold, Jaguar: Ancient Maya and Andean Civilizations" – the latest installment in its "World Civilizations: Exchange and Mutual Learning" series. Featuring some 800 treasures from over 20 cultural institutions in Mexico and Peru, this exhibition sets new records for the Capital Museum in both number of exhibits and international partners. #CGTN #ChinaSeen