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info@timesmuseum.org, indicating "Registration for Lecture A Museum of Museums". Add: Times Rose Garden III, Huangbianbei Road, Baiyun Avenue, Guangzhou (Exit D, Huangbian Station, Line 2 of Guangzhou Metro) *Information provided by Cultural and Education Section of British Embassy.