Chengdu Museum

成都博物馆 · Chéngdū Bówùguǎn

A modern museum of the city’s history, with an excellent shadow puppet gallery.

Booking requiredBring your passport2 hours

Tip

Don’t miss the shadow puppet and folk art floor.

Opening hours: 09:00–17:00; Fridays and Saturdays 09:00–20:30. Closed Mondays. To be confirmed
Price: Free
How to book: Free booking up to 14 days ahead; new slots released at 19:00. Bring the original passport you booked with. Could not get tickets? Tell us what you need
Getting there: Tianfu Square (Lines 1 and 2)
Address in Chinese: 成都市青羊区小河街1号

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How to book museums in China as a foreigner (2026)Most top museums in China are free but need a timed booking with your passport. Release times, where WeChat is required, and what to do if you miss out.

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Checked against these sources on 2026-09-27. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you go.

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