Abstract: Based on two cases, visualization of information in scientific databases of engineering structure experiment is addressed in this paper. The storage, management and display of various multi-media-items under a normal database management system are investigated. The multi-media-items include numeral, short or long text, formula graph, curve, photo, video and icicle, etc. The way to acquire dynamic graphic display of the vibration modes of a structure on the inquiring interface of database is studied. Discussion is also conducted on how to provide users a virtual research environment where users can perform analyses as they browse through the database.