Guangdong Museum
广东省博物馆 · Guǎngdōng Shěng Bówùguǎn
A striking “treasure box” building with galleries on Guangdong history, Chaozhou woodcarving, ceramics and natural history.
Booking requiredBring your passport2–3 hours
Tip
Pair it with the Guangzhou Opera House next door and a walk across the river to Canton Tower.
- Opening hours
- Tue–Sun 09:00–17:00 (last entry 16:00), later on Fridays and in summer. Closed Mondays except public holidays.
- Price
- Free (some special exhibitions charge)
- How to book
- Free timed real-name booking on the 广东省博物馆 WeChat mini-program, which has an English version; slots for the next 7 days open at 22:00. Passport holders who cannot book can call +86 20 3804 6877 or ask at the service window by the west gate. To be confirmed Could not get tickets? Tell us what you need
- Getting there
- Dajuyuan (APM), Exit B; or Zhujiang New Town (Lines 3 and 5), Exit B1
- Address in Chinese
- 广州市天河区珠江东路2号
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