Science-related museums are a special kind of museum concerned with science, technology, the natural world, and other relevant issues. On the Chinese mainland, the emergence and development of science-related museums have been influenced by both Western culture and Chinese culture and society. These museums, which include science and technology museums, science centers, specialized museums, and scientific sites, play multiple roles, acting as bases for popular science and patriotic education, research institutes, etc. Today, such museums are attracting more and more public and scholarly attention.