Museum
Tianjin Museum
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The Tianjin Museum is the largest museum in Tianjin, located in Yinhe Plaza in the Hexi District. Its architecture, designed by Japanese architect Mamoru Kawaguchi, resembles a swan spreading its wings and has become an iconic city building. The museum covers about 50,000 square meters and holds nearly 200,000 collections of art and relics, including calligraphy, paintings, bronzeware, ceramics, jadeware, seals, inkstones, oracle bones, coins, historic documents, and modern relics.
Don't miss
- The museum's architecture, designed by Mamoru Kawaguchi, looks like a swan spreading its wings.
- Nearly 200,000 collections of art and relics, including ancient Chinese fine arts.
- Exhibits on Tianjin's history, from Shang Dynasty oracle bones to modern relics.
- Extensive collection of calligraphy, paintings, bronzeware, ceramics, and jadeware.
- Historic documents and coins that trace the region's past.
Getting there
Know before you go
- The museum is located in Yinhe Plaza, Hexi District, Tianjin.
- The building's design resembles a swan spreading its wings, making it easy to spot.
Common questions
What kind of exhibits does the Tianjin Museum have?
The museum displays ancient Chinese fine arts and exhibits on Tianjin's history, including calligraphy, paintings, bronzeware, ceramics, jadeware, seals, inkstones, oracle bones, coins, historic documents, and modern relics.
How large is the Tianjin Museum?
It covers about 50,000 square meters.
Who designed the Tianjin Museum?
The museum was designed by Japanese architect Mamoru Kawaguchi.
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