Museum 2050 is a China-based platform for investigating key issues about the future of cultural institutions in China and abroad from a local perspective. Additionally, Museum 2050 has a distinct focus on being a resource for young people from all over China, many of whom largely work and inhabit these institutions, as well as providing a place to converse, share ideas and create a vibrant museum community. With a focus on the date 2050, the platform hopes to evolve into a lasting forum in which the questions raised can be further explored over the coming years.