Liaoning Provincial Museum
辽宁省博物馆 · Liáoníng Shěng Bówùguǎn
One of China’s great museums, famous for its ancient paintings and calligraphy, Hongshan culture jades and Liao dynasty treasures; free.
No booking neededBring your passport2–3 hours
Tip
The most famous paintings are shown only in rotating special exhibitions, so check what is on before you go. It is on Line 2 on the way to the airport, a good stop on your last day; the Science Museum is next door.
- Opening hours
- Tuesday–Sunday 09:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30). Closed Mondays except public holidays.
- Price
- Free
- How to book
- No booking since September 2024: go through security and enter. Foreign visitors use the dedicated passport channel.
- Getting there
- Metro Line 2 to Sheng Bowuguan (省博物馆), Exit D
- Address in Chinese
- 辽宁省沈阳市浑南区智慧三街157号
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Checked against these sources on 2026-10-02. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you go.
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