Tangshan Museum
唐山博物馆
A comprehensive museum in Phoenix Mountain Park, with rich displays on Guzhu culture, Tangshan's modern industrial history and the folk traditions of eastern Hebei.
The Tangshan Museum consists of a South Hall, a North Hall and a West Hall. The North Hall is a building from the last century, and its exterior still bears a relief of Chairman Mao's quotations, giving it a strong sense of its era. Permanent exhibitions cover "Tracing Guzhu" on ancient history, the history of Tangshan's modern industry, the "Three Flowers of Eastern Hebei" (shadow puppetry, Pingju opera and Leting drum), and ceramics and calligraphy and painting. Entry is free, but advance real-name booking is required. The museum is closed on Mondays, though you should confirm with the official source. It is next to Phoenix Mountain Park and the Earthquake Monument Square, so it is easy to explore them on foot in one go.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00 (closed Mondays)
Nearby sights
- Tangshan Earthquake Monument Square
- Dachengshan Park
- Kailuan National Mine Park
- Qixin 1889 Cement Heritage Park
- Tangshan Earthquake Ruins Memorial Park
- Tangshan Shadow Puppet Theme Park
- Tangshan Banquet Food Hall
- Tangshan Nanhu Park