Beijing - Beijing Auto Museum
Major automobile museum tracing the history of the car in China and worldwide, with extensive displays on vehicle design, engineering, and automotive culture (map)Beijing - Beijing Grand Canal Museum
Major cultural landmark in Tongzhou featuring a vessel-inspired design, showcasing over a thousand artifacts that detail the historic relationship between the canal and the capital (map)Beijing - Beijing Museum of Natural History
Major Chinese museum featuring exhibits on paleontology, zoology, botany, and human evolution (map)Beijing - Beijing Museum of Tap Water
Specialized museum exploring the history of Beijing’s water supply, public utilities, and urban infrastructure through historical equipment and technical displays (map)Beijing - Beijing World Art Museum
Museum presenting reproductions and displays of world art and architecture, offering a global overview of major artistic traditions (map)Major city museum presenting the history, archaeology, and cultural heritage of Beijing, from ancient origins to the imperial and modern capital (map)Beijing - China Aviation Museum
One of Asia’s largest aviation museums, displaying Chinese and international aircraft at a former military base near the Great Wall (map)Beijing - China National Film Museum
National museum dedicated to the history and technology of Chinese cinema, with exhibitions on filmmaking, film culture, and audiovisual innovation (map)Beijing - China Numismatic Museum
Specialized national museum dedicated to the history of Chinese currency, presenting coins, banknotes, and monetary artifacts from ancient times to the modern era (map)Beijing - China Science and Technology Museum
Sole national-level comprehensive science center featuring interactive exhibits on ancient Chinese inventions, modern aerospace achievements, and future technological challenges (map)Beijing - Chinese Museum of Women and Children
National museum exploring the history, roles, and social contributions of women and children in China through historical and thematic exhibitions (map)Beijing - Civil Aviation Museum of China
Specialized museum dedicated to the history and development of civil aviation in China, featuring aircraft, technology, and aviation heritage displays (map)Beijing - Confucius Temple and The Imperial College Museum
Historic temple and academy complex dedicated to Confucian thought and imperial education, combining ritual architecture with exhibitions on China’s scholarly tradition (map)Private museum dedicated to traditional Chinese art and craftsmanship, known for its collections of ceramics, furniture, lacquerware, and scholarly objects (map)Beijing - Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution
Major national military museum presenting modern Chinese military history, with large-scale displays of weapons, vehicles, aircraft, and revolutionary narratives (map)Beijing - Museum of Contemporary Art Beijing
Contemporary art museum presenting rotating exhibitions of Chinese and international contemporary art in a central Beijing location (map)Beijing - Museum of Ethnic Costumes
Specialized museum of the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology dedicated to traditional costumes and textiles of China’s ethnic groups (map)Beijing - National Art Museum of China
Major national art museum dedicated to modern and contemporary Chinese art, with notable collections of painting, calligraphy, and sculpture (map)Chinese history and culture from prehistoric times to the present, housed on Tiananmen Square (map)Beijing - National Museum for Modern Chinese Scientists
Biographical museum documenting the lives and contributions of China's top researchers through personal manuscripts, artifacts, and historical archives (map)Beijing - National Zoological Museum of China
Specialized national museum presenting China’s animal biodiversity, with scientific collections and exhibitions on zoology and evolution (map)Beijing - Overseas Chinese History Museum
National museum documenting the history and experiences of overseas Chinese communities, through archives, photographs, and personal narratives (map)Iconic museum housed in the Forbidden City, preserving imperial Chinese art, artifacts, and architecture from the Ming and Qing dynasties (map)Beijing - Paleozoological Museum of China
Specialized museum presenting China’s rich fossil record, with dinosaur skeletons and vertebrate paleontology collections linked to scientific research (map)Beijing - Poly Art Museum
Private museum presenting Chinese antiquities and art, with notable collections of bronzes, jades, calligraphy, and historical artifacts (map)Beijing - Prince Gong Mansion
Historic Qing dynasty princely residence and museum, combining grand courtyards and gardens with exhibitions on imperial life and late imperial history (map)Beijing - Shougang Museum
Industrial heritage museum documenting Beijing’s steel industry, housed within the former Shougang steel complex and highlighting industrial transformation and urban renewal (map)Beijing - Today Art Museum
Contemporary art museum presenting experimental and forward-looking exhibitions of Chinese and international contemporary art, with a strong focus on emerging practices (map)Beijing - Tsinghua University Art Museum
Academic landmark designed by Mario Botta featuring ancient textiles, furniture, and calligraphy alongside modern interdisciplinary and scientific art research (map)Private contemporary art museum presenting experimental exhibitions by Chinese and international artists, with a focus on new curatorial formats and emerging practices (map)Changchun - Jilin Provincial Museum
Major provincial museum presenting the history, archaeology, and cultural heritage of Jilin, with collections reflecting Northeast China’s multi-ethnic past (map)Changchun - Museum of the Imperial Palace of Manchukuo
Historic palace museum in the former residence of Puyi, documenting the Manchukuo period and life under the Japanese puppet state (map)Changsha - Changsha Bamboo and Wooden Slips Museum
Specialized museum dedicated to ancient Chinese bamboo and wooden manuscripts, illuminating early writing, administration, and daily life in early imperial China (map)Changsha - Changsha Meixi Lake Art Museum
Contemporary art museum housed within the Meixi Lake International Culture & Arts Centre, presenting large-scale exhibitions in a landmark Zaha Hadid–designed building (map)Changsha - Changsha Museum
City museum presenting the history and cultural heritage of Changsha, with archaeological collections and exhibitions on the city’s development through time (map)Major provincial museum presenting the history and archaeology of Hunan, renowned for the Mawangdui Han dynasty tomb discoveries (map)Changzhou - Changzhou Museum
Modern complex housing fine Liangzhu jade and Song dynasty artifacts, featuring China’s only specialized butterfly museum and rare prehistoric fossils (map)Chengdu - Chengdu Giant Panda Museum
Specialized museum dedicated to the giant panda, focusing on its biology, conservation, and role in Chinese culture (map)Major city museum presenting the history, archaeology, and cultural heritage of Chengdu and the Sichuan region (map)Chengdu - Chengdu Natural History Museum
Modern museum in Sichuan, China, showcasing regional paleontology, biodiversity, and Earth sciences through interactive and educational exhibits (map)Chengdu - Chengdu Shu Brocade and Embroidery Museum
Specialized museum dedicated to Shu brocade and Sichuan embroidery, presenting traditional weaving techniques, textiles, and regional craftsmanship (map)Chengdu - Jianchuan Museum Cluster
China’s largest private museum complex featuring over 30 themed pavilions dedicated to the Second Sino-Japanese War, the "Red Era," and the 2008 Wenchuan Earthquake (map)Major provincial museum presenting the history, archaeology, and artistic heritage of Sichuan, with notable collections of bronzes, ceramics, and Buddhist art (map)Chongqing - Chongqing Art Gallery
Municipal art gallery dedicated to modern and contemporary Chinese art, with rotating exhibitions highlighting regional artists alongside national and international perspectives (map)Chongqing - Chongqing Memory Museum
Urban history museum documenting Chongqing’s social memory and everyday life, with exhibitions on city development, wartime history, and local culture (map)Chongqing - Chongqing Natural History Museum
Major natural history museum presenting geology, paleontology, biodiversity, and the natural environments of southwestern China, with notable fossil and dinosaur displays (map)Chongqing - Chongqing Science and Technology Museum
Major science museum offering interactive exhibitions on technology, natural sciences, and innovation, designed for hands-on learning and public engagement (map)Chongqing - Jiulong Agarwood Museum (Chenxiang Museum)
Specialized museum dedicated to agarwood (chenxiang), exploring its cultural, medicinal, and artistic significance in Chinese tradition (map)Chongqing - Three Gorges Museum
Major regional museum presenting the history, cultures, and landscapes of the Yangtze River and the Three Gorges (map)Dongguan - Opium War Museum
Historic site museum incorporating the Lin Zexu Memorial and Humen Battery, documenting the origins of the First Opium War and the 1839 destruction of opium (map)Dongyang - China Woodcarving Museum
National-level museum in the "Capital of Woodcarving," showcasing the intricate artistry of Dongyang woodcarving through historical masterpieces and contemporary works (map)Dongyang - Dongyang Museum
Comprehensive museum showcasing local history, prehistoric dinosaur fossils, and the city's heritage as a center for education and classical architecture (map)Major provincial museum presenting the history, archaeology, and cultural heritage of Fujian, with strong collections related to maritime culture and regional traditions (map)City museum presenting the history, archaeology, and cultural heritage of Fuzhou, with collections reflecting Fujian’s regional traditions and maritime connections (map)Guanghan - Sanxingdui Museum
Archaeological complex featuring a landmark 2023 "Eyes of the Earth" pavilion housing colossal bronze masks and gold regalia from a lost 3,000-year-old Shu civilization (map)Guangzhou - Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
Historic ancestral hall housing the Guangdong Folk Arts Museum and showcasing Lingnan architecture and traditional decorative arts (map)Guangzhou - Guangdong Provincial Museum
Striking "treasure box" facility housing 160,000 artifacts, specializing in Cantonese ivory puzzle balls, Chaozhou woodcarvings, and the natural history of the Lingnan region (map)Guiyang - Guizhou Long March Culture Digital Art Museum
Digital museum presenting the history of the Long March through immersive, technology-driven exhibitions and large-scale audiovisual installations (map)Guiyang - Guizhou Provincial Museum
Major provincial museum presenting the history, archaeology, and cultural diversity of Guizhou, with strong collections related to ethnic cultures and regional heritage (map)Guiyang - Guizhou Provincial Museum of Nationalities
Specialized provincial museum dedicated to the cultures and traditions of Guizhou’s ethnic groups (map)Haikou - Haikou City Museum
City museum presenting the history and cultural heritage of Haikou, with exhibitions on urban development, local traditions, and Hainan’s regional identity (map)Haikou - Hainan Provincial Museum
Major provincial museum presenting the history, archaeology, and cultural heritage of Hainan, with strong emphasis on maritime culture and the island’s diverse ethnic traditions (map)Hangzhou - China Jiangnan Water Town Culture Museum (Hangzhou Linping Museum)
National first-class museum housed in jade-cong and folk-house inspired pavilions, featuring Neolithic Liangzhu artifacts and comprehensive exhibits on Jiangnan's historic riverine lifestyle (map)Hangzhou - China National Silk Museum
National museum dedicated to the history, craftsmanship, and global influence of silk, with collections spanning ancient textiles, weaving techniques, and fashion history (map)Hangzhou - Kuahuqiao Site Museum
Boat-shaped facility preserving an 8,000-year-old Neolithic settlement and the world’s oldest discovered dugout canoe (map)Hangzhou - Liangzhu Museum
Stone complex showcasing the 5,000-year-old UNESCO World Heritage site through exquisite jade ritual objects, silk remnants, and advanced Neolithic urban engineering (map)Harbin - Harbin Beer Museum
Industrial heritage museum tracing the history of Harbin Beer and brewing culture, highlighting the city’s Russian-influenced industrial and social past (map)Harbin - Harbin History Museum
City museum presenting the history and urban development of Harbin, with exhibitions on its multicultural heritage and modern formation (map)Harbin - Harbin Korean National Art Museum
Specialized museum presenting folk art and traditional culture of China’s Korean ethnic community, including crafts, costumes, and decorative arts (map)Harbin - Heilongjiang Provincial Museum
Major provincial museum presenting the history, archaeology, and cultural heritage of Heilongjiang, with collections reflecting northern frontier cultures and regional history (map)Harbin - Heilongjiang Provincial Museum of Revolution
Provincial history museum dedicated to revolutionary history in Heilongjiang, presenting political movements, wartime experiences, and modern social transformation (map)Hefei - Anhui Provincial Museum (Luyang Museum - Old Building)
Traditional Huizhou-style facility focused on historical artifacts, including significant Chu state bronzes and the "Four Treasures of the Study." (map)Hefei - Anhui Provincial Museum (Shushan Museum - New Building)
Modern site featuring immersive reconstructions of Hui-style architecture, local folk customs, and the natural history of the Pan-Anhui region (map)Hefei - Anhui Provincial Science and Technology Museum
Provincial science museum offering interactive exhibitions on science and technology, housed since 2023 in a new landmark building in Hefei designed around a cosmic and astronomical theme (map)Hohhot - Inner Mongolia Museum
Major autonomous-region museum presenting archaeology, ethnic cultures, and natural history, housed in a large contemporary museum complex in Hohhot (map)Hohhot - Inner Mongolia Natural History Museum
Massive facility featuring spectacular dinosaur fossils, Siberian mammoth remains, and immersive displays of the region's diverse forest, grassland, and Gobi desert ecosystems (map)Historic memorial museum dedicated to Wang Zhaojun, exploring Han–Xiongnu relations and cultural exchange along China’s northern frontier (map)Hong Kong - Hong Kong Heritage Museum
Major museum presenting Hong Kong’s cultural heritage through exhibitions on history, art, design, popular culture, and intangible traditions (map)Hong Kong - Hong Kong Maritime Museum
Maritime museum exploring Hong Kong’s seafaring history, trade, and port culture, with exhibitions on navigation, shipbuilding, and the city’s role in global maritime networks (map)Hong Kong - Hong Kong Museum of Art
Major art museum presenting Chinese art, modern and contemporary works, and international exhibitions, housed in a landmark waterfront building overlooking Victoria Harbour (map)Hong Kong - Hong Kong Museum of History
Major history museum presenting Hong Kong’s natural history, archaeology, and social development, with immersive exhibitions tracing the city’s past from prehistoric times to the present (map)Hong Kong - Hong Kong Museum of The War of Resistance and Coastal Defence
Specialized history museum documenting Hong Kong’s wartime experience during the Second World War and the history of coastal defence, housed in a former military fort (map)Hong Kong - Hong Kong Palace Museum
Major museum presenting treasures from the Palace Museum in Beijing, showcasing Chinese art, history, and imperial culture through rotating exhibitions in a landmark contemporary building (map)Hong Kong - Hong Kong Railway Museum
Historic railway museum housed in a former station building, presenting the history of rail transport in Hong Kong through preserved rolling stock and station facilities (map)Hong Kong - Hong Kong Science Museum
Major science museum offering hands-on exhibitions on science, technology, and innovation, known for its interactive approach and large-scale installations (map)Hong Kong - Hong Kong Space Museum
Science museum dedicated to astronomy and space science, featuring interactive exhibitions and a planetarium within a distinctive dome-shaped building (map)Major museum of visual culture exploring modern and contemporary art, design, architecture, and moving image in a landmark Herzog & de Meuron–designed building (map)Huangshi - Huangshi City Museum
Regional museum focused on the city's 3,000-year mining legacy, featuring ancient copper smelting artifacts, mineral specimens, and Chu-state cultural relics (map)Huzhou - Zhejiang Museum of Natural History (Anji Branch)
Massive sprawl of red-roofed pavilions set in a hillside park, featuring sprawling halls dedicated to dinosaurs, ecology, geology, and the evolution of the natural world (map)Jiaxing - Jiashan County Museum
Modern facility highlighting the ancient Majiabang culture, local folk customs, and the traditional craftsmanship of imperial "Golden Bricks" produced for the Forbidden City (map)Striking modern museum showcasing Neolithic Majiabang artifacts, delicate regional jade, and the cultural history of the "South of the Yangtze" region (map)Jinan - Jinan City Museum
City museum presenting the history and cultural heritage of Jinan, with exhibitions focused on urban development, regional history, and local traditions (map)Major provincial museum presenting the history, archaeology, and cultural heritage of Shandong, with notable collections of ancient bronzes, ceramics, and Confucian-related artifacts (map)Jingdezhen - China Ceramic Museum
Large-scale national museum documenting porcelain's evolution through the ages, featuring imperial blue-and-white masterpieces and contemporary ceramic art (map)Jingdezhen - Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Museum
Award-winning brick-vaulted complex built over Ming and Qing dynasty kiln ruins, housing vast collections of reconstructed "forbidden" imperial porcelain shards and ceramics (map)Modern hub showcasing Jinhua-ware ceramics, ancient bronzes, and the city's 2,000-year history as a cultural and trade center (map)Kunming - Yunnan Art Gallery
Provincial art gallery presenting modern and contemporary art, with a focus on artists and artistic practices from Yunnan and Southwest China (map)Major provincial museum presenting the history, archaeology, and cultural diversity of Yunnan, with strong collections related to ethnic cultures and regional heritage (map)Kunming - Yunnan Nationalities Museum
Specialized museum dedicated to the cultures and traditions of Yunnan’s ethnic groups, presenting costumes, crafts, rituals, and everyday life (map)Lanzhou - Lanzhou Beef Noodles Museum
Specialized food culture museum dedicated to Lanzhou beef noodles, exploring their history, preparation techniques, and role in local culinary identity (map)Lanzhou - Gansu Provincial Museum
Major provincial museum presenting the history, archaeology, and cultural heritage of Gansu, with renowned collections related to the Silk Road and ancient frontier cultures (map)City museum presenting the history and cultural heritage of Lanzhou, with exhibitions on urban development, regional history, and life along the Yellow River (map)Major regional museum presenting the history, culture, and art of Tibet, with collections covering Tibetan Buddhism, archaeology, folk traditions, and historical artifacts (map)Macau - Macao Grand Prix Museum
Specialized museum dedicated to the history of the Macau Grand Prix, showcasing racing cars, motorcycles, drivers, and the city’s iconic street circuit (map)Macau - Macao Maritime Museum
Macau’s oldest museum, exploring regional maritime life, fishing traditions, navigation, and the shared seafaring history of China and Portugal (map)City museum presenting the history and cultural heritage of Macau, with exhibitions on its Chinese–Portuguese past, maritime trade, and urban development (map)Macau - Macao Museum of Art
Major art museum presenting modern and contemporary art from Macau, China, and international artists, with a strong program of temporary exhibitions (map)Macau - Macao Science Center
Science center offering interactive science and technology exhibitions in a distinctive futuristic waterfront building (map)Contemporary museum presenting art, technology, and immersive exhibitions, developed by Poly Culture and MGM with a focus on digital and experiential formats (map)Macau - Taipa Houses Museum
Historic house museum complex presenting traditional Macanese residential architecture and everyday life from the early 20th century (map)Macau - teamLab SuperNature Space
Immersive digital art space by teamLab, presenting large-scale interactive installations that merge art, technology, and the natural world (map)Nanchang - Jiangxi Provincial Museum
Major provincial museum presenting the history, archaeology, and cultural heritage of Jiangxi, with notable collections of bronzes, ceramics, and regional artifacts (map)Nanchang - Nanchang Museum
City museum presenting the history and cultural heritage of Nanchang, with exhibitions on urban development, regional history, and local traditions (map)Nanjing - Jiangning Textile Museum
Specialized museum presenting the history of textile production in Jiangning, highlighting weaving, industrial heritage, and the development of Nanjing’s textile industry (map)Nanjing - Nanjing City Wall Museum
Specialized museum dedicated to the history and construction of Nanjing’s Ming-era city walls, combining archaeology, urban history, and preserved fortifications (map)Nanjing Imperial Examination Museum
Underground architectural complex located on the historic site of China’s largest examination hall, documenting the 1,300-year history and rigid structure of the civil service system (map)Nanjing - Nanjing Municipal Museum
City museum housed in the historic Chaotian Palace, presenting the history, archaeology, and cultural heritage of Nanjing (map)Major national museum presenting Chinese history, archaeology, and art, with extensive collections ranging from ancient civilizations to modern China (map)Nanjing - Nanjing Science and Technology Museum
Major science museum offering interactive exhibitions on science, technology, and innovation, designed for hands-on learning and public engagement (map)Nanjing - Nanjing Yunjin Museum
Specialized museum dedicated to Yunjin brocade, presenting traditional silk weaving techniques, textiles, and the history of this imperial craft from Nanjing (map)Nanjing - Six Dynasties Museum
Major archaeological museum built over preserved ruins, exploring Nanjing’s role as capital during the Six Dynasties period (map)Nanjing (Jiangning District) - Tangshan–Fangshan National Geopark Museum
Landmark geological and paleoanthropological museum exploring 600 million years of Earth history and human evolution within the Tangshan–Fangshan National Geopark (map)Nanning - Guangxi Nationalities Museum
Specialized museum dedicated to the cultures of Guangxi’s ethnic groups, presenting traditional costumes, crafts, rituals, and everyday life (map)Nanning - Guangxi Science and Technology Museum
Provincial science museum offering interactive exhibitions on science, technology, and innovation, designed for hands-on learning and public engagement (map)Nanning - Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Museum
Major regional museum presenting the history and cultural heritage of Guangxi, with a strong focus on Zhuang culture and ethnic diversity (map)City museum presenting the history, archaeology, and cultural heritage of Nanning and the Guangxi region (map)Ningbo - China Port Museum
Large-scale maritime center featuring a conch-inspired design, 1:1 replica of a Ming Dynasty treasure ship, and extensive underwater archaeology exhibits (map)Ningbo - Ningbo Bang Museum
Specialized museum honoring the "Ningbo Guild"—a powerful global network of Ningbo-born entrepreneurs—highlighting their pioneering impact on China’s modern shipping, banking, and industrial sectors (map)Futuristic museum in Inner Mongolia showcasing regional history, culture, and ethnic heritage (map)Shanghai - China Art Museum
Major national art museum dedicated to modern and contemporary Chinese art, housed in a monumental landmark building and presenting large-scale thematic exhibitions (map)Shanghai - China Maritime Museum
National-level institution featuring a full-scale Ming Dynasty treasure ship, focused on ancient navigational technology, maritime trade history, and modern shipping development (map)Shanghai - Aurora Art Museum
Private museum focused on ancient Chinese art, with refined displays of bronzes, ceramics, jades, and Buddhist sculpture overlooking the Huangpu River (map)Major private art museum with two landmark venues in Shanghai, presenting Chinese classical art alongside modern and contemporary works in architecturally striking spaces (map)Shanghai - Museum of Contemporary Art Shanghai
Contemporary art museum presenting rotating exhibitions of Chinese and international contemporary art, located in People’s Park in central Shanghai (map)Shanghai - Power Station of Art
Major contemporary art museum housed in a former power station, presenting large-scale exhibitions of Chinese and international contemporary art (map)Shanghai - Shanghai Arts and Crafts Museum
Museum dedicated to traditional Chinese arts and crafts, showcasing textiles, lacquer, jade, embroidery, and decorative arts rooted in Shanghai and regional craftsmanship (map)Shanghai - Shanghai Astronomy Museum
Futuristic museum and planetarium exploring space science, astronomy, and the universe through immersive and interactive exhibits (map)Shanghai - Shanghai Auto Museum
Major automobile museum tracing the history, technology, and design of cars, with an extensive collection ranging from early vehicles to contemporary automotive innovation (map)Shanghai - Shanghai History Museum
Major urban history museum tracing Shanghai’s transformation from a traditional port city to a global metropolis through social, political, and cultural narratives (map)Shanghai - Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum
History museum documenting the refuge offered by Shanghai to Jewish refugees during World War II, centered on the former Ohel Moshe Synagogue and personal testimonies (map)Shanghai - Shanghai Museum
Major art and archaeology museum renowned for its collections of ancient Chinese bronzes, ceramics, calligraphy, and jade, a testimony to China’s classical artistic traditions (map)Shanghai - Shanghai Museum East Branch
Contemporary extension of the Shanghai Museum in Pudong, designed for large-scale exhibitions and modern presentations of Chinese art and archaeology (map)Shanghai - Shanghai Museum of Glass
Contemporary museum dedicated to glass art and material culture, combining exhibitions, design, and experimental installations in an industrial setting (map)Shanghai - Shanghai Natural History Museum
Major natural history museum presenting biodiversity, evolution, and Earth sciences, with extensive fossil, zoological, and environmental collections in a contemporary setting (map)Shanghai - Shanghai Science and Technology Museum
Major science museum offering interactive exhibitions on technology, natural sciences, and innovation, designed for hands-on public engagement (map)Shanghai - Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center
Major urban planning museum showcasing Shanghai’s past, present, and future through large-scale models, multimedia displays, and city development narratives (map)Contemporary art center on the West Bund, transforming former oil tanks into dynamic spaces for exhibitions, performances, and cultural events (map)Shanghai - World Expo Museum
Museum dedicated to the history of World Expos, housed in a monumental contemporary building on Shanghai’s former Expo site (map)Shenyang - China Xibe Nationality Museum
Specialized national museum dedicated to the history, culture, and traditions of the Xibe ethnic group, presenting ethnography, costumes, crafts, and community life (map)Shenyang - Liaoning Provincial Museum
Major provincial museum presenting the history, archaeology, and cultural heritage of Liaoning, with strong collections of ancient bronzes, ceramics, and regional artifacts (map)Shenyang - September 18th History Museum
Major history museum dedicated to the September 18, 1931 Mukden Incident, exploring the origins of the Japanese invasion of Manchuria and its impact on modern Chinese history (map)Shenyang - Shenyang Imperial Palace (Mukden Palace)
Historic imperial palace of the early Qing dynasty, presenting court architecture, ritual spaces, and collections illustrating Manchu rule before the move of the capital to Beijing (map)Shenyang - Shenyang Railway Museum
Specialized museum presenting the history and development of railways in Northeast China, with exhibits on railway technology, infrastructure, and Shenyang’s role as a major rail hub ( map)Shenzen - Shenzhen Art Museum
Modern art hub focusing on regional contemporary works and 20th-century Chinese paintings within a distinctive, geometric architectural landmark (map)Shenzhen - Shenzhen Museum
Comprehensive collection documenting seven millennia of regional history, specializing in the transformative era of China’s Reform and Opening-up and Hakka folk culture (map)Shijiazhuang - Hebei Museum
Major provincial museum presenting the history, archaeology, and cultural heritage of Hebei, with notable collections of ancient bronzes, ceramics, and historical artifacts (map)Architectural masterpiece by I.M. Pei that blends modern geometric design with traditional garden aesthetics, specializing in regional art, jade, and Ming-Qing dynasty treasures (map)Suzhou - Suzhou Wu Culture Museum (Wuzhong Museum )
Modern waterfront complex situated near the Grand Canal, dedicated to the regional archaeology and 10,000-year history of the Wu culture (map)Major provincial museum presenting the history, archaeology, and cultural heritage of Shanxi, with notable collections of bronzes, murals, and religious art (map)Taiyuan - Taiyuan Art Museum
Major municipal art museum presenting modern and contemporary Chinese art, combining exhibitions, collections, and public education in a distinctive contemporary building (map)Major city museum presenting the history and cultural heritage of Taiyuan, with exhibitions on regional archaeology, urban development, and local traditions (map)Major city museum presenting the history, archaeology, and art of Tianjin, with collections ranging from ancient bronzes and calligraphy to local history (map)Tianjin - Tianjin Natural History Museum
Massive science center featuring a stingray-inspired design, 380,000 biological specimens, and the premier "Hoangho-Paiho" collection of Cenozoic fossils (map)City museum presenting the history and cultural heritage of Urumqi, with exhibitions on regional archaeology, urban development, and the city’s role in Xinjiang’s modern history (map)Urumqi - Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum
Major regional museum presenting the history, archaeology, and cultural diversity of Xinjiang, with important collections related to Silk Road civilizations and ethnic cultures (map)Stunning granite facility featuring a massive outdoor mural, showcasing regional history through exquisite Ou kilns (porcelain), silverwork, and the maritime legacy of this historic trade port (map)Wuhan - Hubei Provincial Museum
Major provincial museum presenting the archaeology and cultural history of Hubei, renowned for its ancient bronzes and the Zeng Marquis bells (map)Wuhan - Panlongcheng Site Museum
Stunning earth-sheltered facility showcasing a 3,500-year-old Shang Dynasty city through ritual bronzes, jades, and preserved architectural foundations (map)Xi'an - Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum
Archaeological site museum centered on the mausoleum of China’s first emperor, renowned for the Terracotta Army and Qin dynasty funerary art (map)Xi'an - Shaanxi History Museum
Major provincial museum presenting the history and archaeology of Shaanxi, with outstanding collections from the Qin, Han, and Tang dynasties (map)City museum presenting the history and archaeology of Xi’an, combining archaeological collections with exhibitions on the city’s imperial past (map)Xining - Qinghai Provincial Museum
Major provincial museum presenting the history, archaeology, and cultural diversity of Qinghai, with strong collections related to Tibetan culture, Silk Road exchanges, and plateau civilizations (map)Xining - Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum
Specialized museum presenting Tibetan culture and traditional Tibetan medicine, with exhibitions on medical theory, pharmacology, rituals, and material culture (map)Xining - Xining City Museum
City museum presenting the history and cultural heritage of Xining, with exhibitions on urban development, regional history, and local traditions (map)Xining - Xining Panda House
Large-scale giant panda science and education center, the highest-altitude panda house in China, focusing on conservation, public education, and species awareness (map)Yangzhou - China Grand Canal Museum
Ship-shaped museum featuring immersive digital exhibits, boat replicas, and ancient riverbed sections tracing the history of the world’s longest canal (map)Yangzhou - Yangzhou Museum
City museum presenting the history, archaeology, and cultural heritage of Yangzhou, with collections reflecting the city’s role in trade, craftsmanship, and regional culture (map)Yinchuan - Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Museum
Major autonomous-region museum presenting the history, archaeology, and cultural heritage of Ningxia, with a strong focus on Hui culture, the Silk Road, and frontier history (map)Yinchuan - Western Xia Museum
Specialized museum dedicated to the Western Xia dynasty, presenting Tangut history, archaeology, inscriptions, and material culture (map)Major provincial museum presenting the archaeology and early history of China, with renowned collections of ancient bronzes, ceramics, and ritual objects (map)Zhengzhou - Yellow River National Museum
Wave-inspired landmark featuring a walkable green roof and immersive galleries dedicated to the history, ecology, and engineering of China's "Mother River" (map)Zhengzhou - Zhengzhou Museum
City museum presenting the history and archaeology of Zhengzhou and the Central Plains, operating across two venues, with the main galleries housed in the modern Wen Han Street building (map)