Tianjin Museum
天津博物馆 · Tiānjīn Bówùguǎn
The city’s main museum, in a swan-shaped building: Chinese bronzes, porcelain, paintings and the story of modern Tianjin.
Booking requiredBring your passport2 hours
Tip
The Culture Center also has the art museum and library next door, and a big park; combine them in one visit.
- Opening hours
- 09:00–16:30 (last entry 16:00). Closed Mondays except public holidays.
- Price
- Free
- How to book
- Free timed tickets on the museum’s official WeChat account, up to 7 days ahead. Chinese guides list ID cards only; foreigners are usually able to book with a passport number or get help at the visitor desk. Bring your passport. To be confirmed Could not get tickets? Tell us what you need
- Getting there
- Culture Center (Lines 5 and 6), about 500 m walk
- Address in Chinese
- 天津市河西区平江道62号
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