Wuchang Uprising Memorial (Red House) and 1911 Revolution Museum
辛亥革命博物院（武昌起义纪念馆） · Xīnhài Gémìng Bówùyuàn (Wǔchāng Qǐyì Jìniànguǎn)
The red-brick building below Snake Hill where the 1911 Wuchang Uprising set up its military government, the start of the revolution that ended China’s last dynasty; a modern museum stands across the square.
Booking recommendedBring your passport1.5–2 hours
Tip
The two halves close on different days (south on Monday, Red House on Tuesday), so check before you go; it pairs well with the Yellow Crane Tower just up the hill.
- Opening hours
- South area (museum): Tue–Sun 09:00–17:00, closed Mon. North area (Red House): Wed–Mon 09:00–17:00, closed Tue. Last entry 16:00; holidays may differ.
- Price
- Free (permanent exhibitions) To be confirmed
- How to book
- Free timed booking on the 辛亥革命博物院 WeChat account, for today and the next few days; foreigners enter with a passport. To be confirmed
- Getting there
- Simenkou Yellow Crane Tower (Line 5) for the Red House, or Shouyi Road (Line 4) for the south museum; 5–10 min walk To be confirmed
- Address in Chinese
- 湖北省武汉市武昌区武珞路1号
Photo: Yumeto · CC BY-SA 4.0
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