Visitors admire a painting at art exhibition "From Shikumen to Tiananmen" at China Art Museum in Shanghai on April 3, 2018.

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Chen Zheng (center), a CPC member working in a local public property management company, becomes the 1 millionth visitor to the exhibition “From Shikumen to Tiananmen" at China Art Museum in Shanghai on April 3, 2018.

A Shanghai exhibition showcasing the 96-year history of the Communist Party of Chinawelcomed its 1 millionth visitor today.

“From Shikumen to Tiananmen" opened to the public at Shanghai's China Art Museum in October last year.

The lucky millionth visitor was Chen Zheng, 41, whowas presented with a crystal souvenir, a commemorative album and an invitation to the special program of the 20th China Shanghai International Arts Festival this October.

Chen is a CPC member working in a local public property management company. He said he was much impressed when he first visited the exhibition with colleagues two months ago.

“Having the 96 fine art works tell the 96 years of CPC history gives the exhibition strong visual impact," he said. "I had planned to come again before the exhibition closes on April 15, but I did not plan to be the 1 millionth visitor — it's such a surprise!"

The exhibition was so overwhelmed with visitors from all over the nation that it was extended twice at the request of the public.

Museum staff say the exhibition has witnessed an increasing number of visitors recently, probably because of its approaching close.

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Visitors admire a painting at art exhibition "From Shikumen to Tiananmen" at China Art Museum in Shanghai on April 3, 2018.