With just three days until the 18th Hangzhou Cultural and Creative Industry Expo (Oct 17–21), anticipation is building for a cultural indulgence at the Baima Lake International Convention and Exhibition Center.

Hangzhou's museums are bringing the latest and greatest in cultural insights, creative products, and interactive experiences. Here's a sneak peek of what's in store:

Zhejiang Museum of Natural History

Offering a variety of nature-inspired products, the museum features resin butterfly specimens, meteorite gift boxes holding billions of years, and crane-themed fridge magnets, all designed to connect visitors with the wonders of the natural world.

Zhejiang Museum of Natural History features resin butterfly specimens. 

Hangzhou Museum

The Hangzhou Museum will unveil two new product lines – "Fun Relics at Hangzhou Museum" and "Hangzhou's Traditional Cuisine Series: Cong Bao Hui", which have creative designs like Kirin-shaped bottle openers, jade-tiger phone holders, and a collection that has turned local delicacies into huggable plush toys.

Creative designs offered by Hangzhou Museum are inspired by Hangzhou's traditional cuisine Cong Bao Hui. 

Hangzhou Arts and Crafts Museum

Known for its heritage-inspired craftsmanship, the museum will present its much-anticipated "See You Again" collection, featuring handcrafted bracelets, trinkets, and fans, offering visitors a chance to take home a piece of cultural artistry.

The "See You Again" collection presented by Hangzhou Arts and Crafts Museum features handcrafted bracelets, trinkets, and fans.

Hu Qingyu Tang Traditional Chinese Medicine Museum

This year's exhibits tap into health trends with products and tea blends designed for health-conscious millennials. The museum also offers visitors a chance to learn traditional wellness practices, from herbal teas to acupressure techniques.

This year's exhibits tap into health trends with products and tea blends designed for health-conscious millennials.

Deshou Palace Museum

The popular "Song Dynasty Painting Coffee" will make its debut at the Expo, blending ancient Song Dynasty (960–1279) tea artistry with coffee designs inspired by famous paintings.

Coffee available at Deshou Palace Museum blends ancient Song Dynasty (960–1279) tea artistry with coffee designs inspired by famous paintings.