Industrial Museum of China
中国工业博物馆 · Zhōngguó Gōngyè Bówùguǎn
Housed in the halls of the old Shenyang Foundry in the Tiexi factory district, it tells the story of the north-east’s heavy industry, with machines, vehicles and aircraft.
Booking recommendedBring your passport1.5–2 hours
Tip
The giant casting workshop with its original cranes is the highlight. Good for a rainy or freezing day, and a contrast to the imperial sights.
- Opening hours
- Tuesday–Sunday; 1 April–31 October 09:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30), 1 November–31 March 09:00–16:30 (last entry 16:00). Closed Mondays except public holidays.
- Price
- Free
- How to book
- Free. Recent notices say you can register by scanning a code at the entrance; others mention booking on the museum’s WeChat account. Bring your passport. To be confirmed
- Getting there
- Metro Line 1 to Zhonggongjie (重工街), Exit D, about 10 min’s walk To be confirmed
- Address in Chinese
- 辽宁省沈阳市铁西区卫工北街14号
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