Yueyang Museum
岳阳市博物馆
A municipal museum on the shore of Nanhu displaying Yueyang archaeological finds, Dongting fishing folk culture and Bali opera props. Admission is free.
The Yueyang Museum stands on the north shore of Nanhu. Its permanent galleries trace Yueyang's history in chronological order, from prehistory to modern times. Displays include locally excavated bronzes, ceramics and ancient coins, along with Dongting Lake fishing gear, Bali opera props and masks, which help explain the fishing and farming culture of Bali and Dongting Lake. Admission is free, but bring your ID card. The museum is usually closed on Mondays. A full visit takes about 1.5 hours, so it pairs well with the Nanhu greenway in the same afternoon. It is about 15 minutes by taxi from Yueyang Tower.
Opening hours
Closed Mondays; 09:00–17:00