Students enjoy dancing robots at a science and technology museum in Fuyang, Anhui province on Sept 18, 2022. [Photo/VCG]

Seeds of love for science and exploration have been planted in young minds as scientific memorabilia has been displayed in museums all over China.

Featuring memorabilia from notable Chinese scientists and the country's latest scientific and engineering achievements, China's National Science Popularization Day kicked off on Sept 15.

People from different parts of China can enjoy scientific achievements in local science and technology museums, inspiring young people's love of scientific innovation.

How science and technology helped promote socioeconomic development over the last decade has been illustrated during the National Science Popularization Day, which runs until Sept 21.

Children and parents enjoy their time at a science and technology museum in Fuyang, Anhui province on Sept 18, 2022. [Photo/VCG]

Children and parents observe an exhibit at a science and technology museum in Fuyang, Anhui province on Sept 18, 2022. [Photo/VCG]

Two children observe an exhibit on "air and sound" at a science and technology museum in Fuyang, Anhui province on Sept 18, 2022. [Photo/VCG]

An exhibitor explains an airplane to some students at a science and technology museum in Huzhou, Zhejiang province on Sept 18, 2022. [Photo/VCG]

Visitors observe samples through microscopes at a science and technology museum in Nanjing, Jiangsu province on Sept 17, 2022. [Photo/VCG]

Students observe drones at a science and technology museum in Huzhou, Zhejiang province on Sept 18, 2022. [Photo/VCG]