Zhuhai Museum
珠海博物馆
A municipal museum tracing Zhuhai's history from prehistoric island culture to the building of the Special Economic Zone, where visitors can learn about Lingnan water-town customs and the history of overseas Chinese hometowns.
The new Zhuhai Museum stands on the seaside in Xiangzhou District. Its permanent exhibitions cover Zhuhai's prehistoric dune sites and island culture, Lingnan water-town customs (such as water weddings in Doumen), famous figures from modern Tangjiawan, and the story of the Special Economic Zone's development, and it holds many excavated pottery pieces. Admission is generally free with advance reservation, and the museum is closed on Mondays; check official notices. It is a good option for rainy days or when the weather is unsettled after a typhoon.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 09:00–17:00 (closed Mon)
Nearby sights
- Zhuhai Grand Theatre
- Yeli Island
- Shijingshan Park
- Lovers' Road & Fisher Girl Statue
- Meixi Memorial Archways
- New Yuan Ming Palace
- Tangjiawan Old Town
- Gongle Garden