Zhang Zhidong and Hanyang Iron Works Museum
张之洞与汉阳铁厂博物馆
An industry-themed museum on the site of the Hanyang Iron Works, telling the story of Zhang Zhidong's Westernization efforts in Hubei, the “Hanyangzao” rifle and modern steel industry.
The Zhang Zhidong and Hanyang Iron Works Museum is on the site of the Hanyang Iron Works, beside Qintai Avenue in Hanyang District. Converted from old factory buildings, it opened in 2017. The exhibits tell the story of Zhang Zhidong, the late Qing governor-general of Huguang, who founded the Hanyang Iron Works, the Hanyang Arsenal, the Four Textile Bureaus and new-style schools in Wuhan. Displays include large industrial equipment, steel rails and Hanyangzao rifles. Admission is free with advance reservation; closed on Mondays. Nearby are Yue Lake, the Qintai Grand Theatre and Guqin Terrace, which can be visited together.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 09:00–17:00 (closed Mon)
Nearby sights
- Hanyangzao Creative Park
- Guqin Terrace
- Guishan Hill & TV Tower
- Guiyuan Temple
- Qingchuan Pavilion
- Zhongshan Park (Wuhan)
- Wansongyuan & Xuesong Road Food Street
- Zhongshan Avenue