来源：21世纪英文报2012-3-14

原文：

How to make your visit productive
 

    If you glanced at each artifact for one minute, then it would take about three years to see all 1.2 million artifacts in the National Museum of China.

    So it is not only advisable to pay repeat visits but also sensible to plan your museum visits.

 
    21st Century consulted national museum, the china Museum association and Hubei Provincial Museum for advice on making the best of your next museum trip.

    Firstly, don’t try to see everything in one visit. Instead, focus on a few exhibitions each time.

    Many exhibitions are themed, from ancient coins to contemporary paintings. Visit the website beforehand to get an idea of the highlights and cultural of historic background. This will enhance your understanding when you see the actual pieces.

    Ask for an introductory leaflet to the exhibition and read the reviews or comments so that you can appreciate the artifact the way if meant to be understood.

    If you only have an hour or two to visit a museum, don’t attempt to get around it all. Grab a brochure at the entrance and check out the masterpieces.

    A random visit with the aid of a rented audio guide can turn out to be very informative. All the important exhibits are introduced when you tab the right number.

    Museum newsletters are useful for frequent visitors. You can read the latest news about special exhibitions and lectures, which is a good opportunity to meet experts and ask questions.

    Volunteer guides can guide you around exhibits. They are trained to give not only facts but also anecdotes and stories about exhibits.

Interviews by Wang Zi

翻译：

怎样使你的博物馆之行更有效率

    如果每一件展品你都看上一分钟，你就要用三年才能看完中国国家博物馆的一百二十多万件展品。
    因此当你计划到博物馆参观时，不妨多去几次，这不单是可取的，也是明智的。
    怎样使你的博物馆之行更有价值。首先不要尝试一次参观，就把所有展品都看完。应该把每一次参观都集中在几个展览上。
    许多展览都是有主题的，从古代钱币到当代绘画。可以预先到网上了解一些相关展品的历史文化背景，使你面对实物时有更深的理解。
    去要一些介绍性的传单读一读上面的评论这样对展品的欣赏就更加到位和准确。
    如果你只有一两个小时就不要试图把博物馆都转完，在入口处领一份小册子，然后再把你宝贵的时间用在精品和杰作上。
    临时参观时借助于音频导览器的帮助将会获得广泛而丰富的信息，所有重要的展览都会有介绍，只要你按对了键。
    博物馆简讯对常来的参观者很有用。你可以通过阅读简讯来了解最新展览和讲座，这是一个和专家会面，提问题的好机会。
    志愿导游可以带你看展览，他们受过训练，不但给你讲解，还会告诉你关于展览的奇闻轶事和故事。