ONE CITY · HALF OF HUNAN

Museum City
Changsha

MUSEUM CITY · CHANGSHA

From the astonishing silk paintings of Mawangdui to the bamboo slips of Zoumalou; from the bronze treasures of Tanheli to the golden rice paddies of Longping — over forty museums in Changsha preserve the entire history of Hunan, one hall at a time. This guide helps you navigate them all.

52 Registered Museums7 National First-ClassMostly Free Admission
Browse Full Directory First-Class Museums
52 Registered Museums (2025)
7 National First-Class Museums
2 National Second-Class Museums
47 Open to Public (2024)

Data compiled from public sources of Hunan Provincial Administration of Cultural Heritage and Changsha Culture, Tourism, Radio and Television Bureau; including 32 state-owned museums (memorial halls) and 20 non-state-owned museums. List subject to official real-time updates.

Aerial view of Changsha Binjiang Cultural Park, home of Changsha Museum

Why "Museum City"?

Changsha's museums are not only inside exhibition halls — they are scattered across the ancient streets and the rivers, hills and townships of the surrounding counties. The Xiang River links provincial flagship museums with municipal landmarks; the Tanheli site holds the southern glory of the Bronze Age; and a corridor of Kaifu Ban Cang, Huaminglou and Wenjiashi marks the red footprint of modern China.

  • Mawangdui Tombs: Lady Xin Zhui, T-shaped silk banner — unearthed over half a century ago
  • Zoumalou Wu Slips: Changsha holds roughly half of all bamboo slips ever found nationwide
  • Four-Goat Square Zun: the bronze treasure unearthed at the Tanheli site
  • Red heritage: Qingshuitang, Shuyuan Road, Bancang, Huaminglou, Wenjiashi — strung like pearls
01 · NATIONAL TOP TIER

National First-Class Museums

Changsha is among the cities with the most national first-class museums in China. These seven are the brightest badges of the "Museum City."

Exterior of Hunan Museum
FLAGSHIP · FLAGSHIP

Hunan Museum

HUNAN MUSEUM

The largest history and art museum in Hunan, and a national key museum co-built by the central and provincial governments. Home to the legendary Mawangdui finds — Lady Xin Zhui, the T-shaped silk banner, the plain gauze robe and the Min Fang Lei bronze zun — Hunan Museum is an unmissable stop in Changsha.

  • Hours: Tue–Sun 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:00), closed Mondays
  • Address: No. 50 Dongfeng Road, Kaifu District ｜ Tel: 0731-84415833 / 84475933
  • Reservation: Real-name reservation via official WeChat account; book several days ahead for peak times
Exterior of Changsha Museum
NATIONAL FIRST-CLASS

Changsha Museum

Its form inspired by the "King of Nao" bronze nao bell, with over 50,000 collections. Two grand history galleries — "Northward on the Xiang" and "Midstream Striking Water" — trace Changsha from the Paleolithic to modern times.

Binjiang Cultural Park, Kaifu District · Tue–Sun 9:00–17:00
Exterior of Changsha Jiandu Museum
NATIONAL FIRST-CLASS

Changsha Jiandu Museum

The world's only museum dedicated to bamboo and wooden slips. Home to over 140,000 Zoumalou Wu slips and more; Changsha accounts for roughly half of all slips discovered nationwide.

No. 92 Baisha Road, Tianxin District · Wed–Mon 9:00–17:00
Exterior of Hunan Museum of Geology
NATIONAL FIRST-CLASS

Hunan Museum of Geology

The largest natural science museum in Hunan. The toothless *Fenhosaurus*, mineral gems and a dinosaur world across six halls — education through wonder.

No. 49 Shanchong West Road, Tianxin District · Tue–Sun 9:00–17:00
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NATIONAL FIRST-CLASS

Comrade Liu Shaoqi Memorial Hall

Located in the Huaminglou Liu Shaoqi Hometown Scenic Area, together with the former residence, bronze statue square and Huaming Tower forming a great-man memorial site — an important stop on Hunan's red heritage trail.

Huaminglou Town, Ningxiang · 9:00–17:00 (subject to official notice)
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NATIONAL FIRST-CLASS

Comrade Hu Yaobang Memorial Hall

In Cangfang Community, Zhonghe Town, Liuyang, it forms a hometown tourist area with the Former Residence of Hu Yaobang — telling the life of a generation's leader among green hills and waters.

Zhonghe Town, Liuyang · 9:00–17:00 (subject to official notice)
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NATIONAL FIRST-CLASS

Wenjiashi Assembly Memorial Hall of the Autumn Harvest Uprising

In 1927, the Autumn Harvest Uprising forces assembled at Wenjiashi; the site of the Former Liren School is preserved to this day. From here began the path of "encircling cities from the countryside."

Wenjiashi Town, Liuyang · Seasonal hours (winter/summer)
02 · DIRECTORY

Citywide Museum Directory

Twenty-four representative venues across the urban districts and counties, filterable by theme. Opening information changes frequently — please verify with each museum's official notice before visiting.

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Hunan Museum

Kaifu District · Dongfeng Road
NATIONAL FIRST-CLASSKaifu District

Home to Mawangdui Han tomb artifacts and Lady Xin Zhui; a national key museum co-built by central and provincial governments.

Address
No. 50 Dongfeng Road
Hours
Tue–Sun 9:00–17:00, closed Mondays
Tel
0731-84415833
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Changsha Museum

Kaifu District · Binjiang Cultural Park
NATIONAL FIRST-CLASSKaifu District

The "King of Nao" bronze nao as centerpiece; two grand history galleries "Northward on the Xiang" and "Midstream Striking Water."

Address
Binjiang Cultural Park
Hours
Tue–Sun 9:00–17:00, closed Mondays
Tel
0731-82892350
J

Changsha Jiandu Museum

Tianxin District · Baisha Road
NATIONAL FIRST-CLASSTianxin District

The world's only museum dedicated to bamboo slips; over 140,000 Zoumalou Wu slips and more.

Address
No. 92 Baisha Road
Hours
Wed–Mon 9:00–17:00, closed Tuesdays
Tel
0731-85425680
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Hunan Museum of Geology

Tianxin District · Shanchong West Road
NATIONAL FIRST-CLASSTianxin District

Toothless Fenhosaurus, mineral gems and a dinosaur world — Hunan's largest natural science museum.

Address
No. 49 Shanchong West Road
Hours
Tue–Sun 9:00–17:00, closed Mondays
Tel
0731-89991350
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Comrade Liu Shaoqi Memorial Hall

Ningxiang · Huaminglou
NATIONAL FIRST-CLASSNingxiang

The core venue of the Huaminglou Liu Shaoqi Hometown Scenic Area, connected to the former residence and bronze statue square.

Address
No. 30 Anyuan Road, Huaminglou Town
Hours
9:00–17:00, subject to official notice
Tel
0731-87094022
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Comrade Hu Yaobang Memorial Hall

Liuyang · Zhonghe Town
NATIONAL FIRST-CLASSLiuyang

Together with the Former Residence of Hu Yaobang, it forms the hometown tourist area — tracing the life of a great leader.

Address
Cangfang Community, Zhonghe Town
Hours
9:00–17:00, subject to official notice
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Wenjiashi Assembly Memorial Hall of the Autumn Harvest Uprising

Liuyang · Wenjiashi Town
NATIONAL FIRST-CLASSLiuyang

The assembly site of the Autumn Harvest Uprising forces; from the Liren School emerged the path of "encircling cities from the countryside."

Address
No. 34 Renmin Road, Wenjiashi Town
Hours
Seasonal hours (winter/summer), subject to official notice
Exhibition hall at Tanheli Bronze Museum
NATIONAL SECOND-CLASSNingxiang

Tanheli Bronze Museum

Hunan's only museum dedicated to bronze culture; the discovery site of the Four-Goat Square Zun — "the center of bronze culture in southern China."

Address
Tanheli National Archaeological Site Park, Huangcai Town
Hours
9:00–16:00, closed Mondays (except holidays)
Changsha Tongguan Kiln Museum building
Wangcheng District

Changsha Tongguan Kiln Museum

The collection and showcase of Changsha ware polychrome porcelain, adjacent to the Tanjiapo dragon kiln site — a thousand years of kiln fire from the "era of colored porcelain."

Address
Tongguan Kiln Site Park, Tongguan Subdistrict
Hours
Tue–Sun, subject to official notice
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History Museum of the CPC in Changsha

Kaifu District · Qingshuitang
Kaifu District

Site of the Hunan Division Committee of the CPC and the Former Residence of Mao Zedong and Yang Kaihui — where the people's songs shook the earth.

Address
No. 538 Bayi Road (Qingshuitang)
Hours
Tue–Sun, subject to official notice
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Mao Zedong and Hunan First Normal University Memorial

Tianxin District · Shuyuan Road
Tianxin District

The former site of the Chengnan Academy where young Mao Zedong studied; the classroom of Class 8 and the ancient Chengnan well are preserved.

Address
No. 356 Shuyuan Road
Tel
0731-85157430
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Hunan Peaceful Liberation History Exhibition Hall

Furong District · Baiguoyuan
Furong District

The former residence of Cheng Qian, fully preserving the complete historical record of Hunan's peaceful liberation in 1949.

Address
No. 19 Baiguoyuan
Hours
Tue–Sun 9:00–17:00, closed Mondays
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Lei Feng Memorial Hall

Wangcheng District · Leifeng Subdistrict
Wangcheng District

Lei Feng's former residence and life exhibition; a national demonstration base for patriotic education.

Address
No. 42 Zhengxing Road, Leifeng Subdistrict
Tel
0731-88165506
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Yang Kaihui Memorial Hall

Changsha County · Kaihui Town
Changsha County

Between the Bancang former residence and the martyrs' cemetery — telling the life of the "Proud Poplar," Yang Kaihui.

Address
No. 178 Kaihui Village, Kaihui Town
Hours
Tue–Sun 9:00–17:00, closed Mondays
Tel
0731-86430095
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Former Residence of Huang Xing Memorial Hall

Changsha County · Huangxing Town
Changsha County

Birthplace of Huang Xing, pioneer of the 1911 Revolution — "Without him there would be no Republic; in all history there must be such a person."

Address
Huangxing Town
Hours
9:00–17:00, subject to official notice
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Former Residence of Xu Teli

Changsha County · Jiangbei Town
Changsha County

Birthplace of revolutionary educator Xu Teli, one of the "Five Elders of Yan'an" — the starting point of a remarkable life.

Address
Teli Village, Jiangbei Town
Hours
Subject to official notice
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Former Residence of Tian Han

Changsha County · Guoyuan Town
Changsha County

Birthplace of Tian Han, lyricist of the "March of the Volunteers" — remembering the national anthem in Guoyuan Town.

Address
Guoyuan Town
Hours
Subject to official notice
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Hunan Science and Technology Museum

Tianxin District · Shanchong West Road
Tianxin District

Hunan's first large-scale science popularization venue; popular for its special-effects cinema and physics & math halls.

Address
No. 9 Shanchong West Road
Hours
Tue–Sun (morning/afternoon sessions), closed Mondays
Tel
0731-89808523
Aerial view of Longping Rice Museum
Furong District

Longping Rice Museum

The world's first large rice-themed museum; its "five grains" building tells the journey of a single seed.

Address
No. 668 Renmin East Road
Hours
Tue–Sun 9:00–17:00, closed Mondays
Tel
0731-86331254
Exterior of Hunan Art Museum
Yuelu District

Hunan Art Museum

Architecture inspired by "the four rivers of Hunan"; a premier venue for modern and contemporary art exhibitions and emerging artists.

Address
No. 2 Jinjiang Road (Houhu Scenic Area)
Hours
Tue–Sun 9:00–17:00, closed Mondays
Tel
0731-82781500
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Hunan Embroidery Museum

Furong District · Chezhan North Road
Furong District

The beauty of Hunan on the tip of a needle — intangible heritage of Xiang embroidery and fine works across dynasties.

Address
No. 39 Chezhan North Road (Hunan Embroidery Research Institute)
Hours
Subject to official notice
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Hunan Songdan Chinese Character Art Museum

Wangcheng District
NATIONAL THIRD-CLASSWangcheng District

China's first museum dedicated to Chinese character art — a living aesthetic education space that brings characters to life.

Address
Wangcheng District, subject to official notice
Hours
Subject to official notice
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Hunan Rice Noodle Museum

Furong District
Furong District

China's first rice noodle-themed museum — the culinary history of Hunan in a single bowl.

Hours
Subject to official notice
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Xiaoxiang Film Museum

Yuhua District
Yuhua District

Film equipment and luminous memories from Xiaoxiang Film Studio since its founding in 1958.

Hours
Subject to official notice
03 · VISIT GUIDE

Visitor Tips

Spend two minutes before you go to save yourself the detours. Below are general tips and recommended routes for Changsha's museums — always check each venue's latest official notice.

Reservation & ID

The vast majority of venues are free of charge, but nearly all require real-name reservation: Hunan Museum, Changsha Museum, the Jiandu Museum and the Geology Museum all accept reservations via their official WeChat accounts or websites. Bring your original ID card.

Typical Hours

Most museums are open Tue–Sun 9:00–17:00, closed Mondays. Watch for exceptions: the Jiandu Museum is closed Tuesdays, Tanheli runs 9:00–16:00, and Wenjiashi has seasonal time slots.

Getting Around

Metro Line 1 links Changsha Museum (Beichen Delta), the Jiandu Museum (Huangxing Square / Nanmenkou), the Geology Museum and the Science & Technology Museum (Shengzhengfu · Qingfeng). The Longping Rice Museum is directly served by Line 6.

Etiquette

Inside galleries, please do not use flash and do not touch exhibits. Popular venues (especially Hunan Museum) fill up fast on weekends — book several days ahead.

Recommended Routes

Xiang River Museum Line · One Day
  • Hunan Museum (morning)
  • Changsha Museum · Binjiang Cultural Park (afternoon)
  • Changsha Jiandu Museum (if time allows)

A convenient downtown corridor. Note the Jiandu Museum is closed Tuesdays — schedule it on another day.

Southside Science & Family Line
  • Hunan Museum of Geology (morning)
  • Hunan Science and Technology Museum (afternoon)
  • Longping Rice Museum (add-on nearby)

All three are around Shanchong West Road in Tianxin District, reachable via Metro Line 1 at Shengzhengfu · Qingfeng. Family-friendly.

Red Heritage Line
  • Mao Zedong and Hunan First Normal University Memorial
  • History Museum of the CPC in Changsha · Qingshuitang
  • Hunan Peaceful Liberation History Exhibition Hall

Downtown red-heritage corridor. For outlying sites, consider Wangcheng (Lei Feng), Ningxiang (Huaminglou), Liuyang (Wenjiashi) or Changsha County (Kaihui Town).

More Venues

  • Hunan Yuhua Intangible Heritage Museum (Yuhua District)
  • Former Residence of Li Weihan (Changsha County)
  • Former Residence of Xie Juezai (Ningxiang)
  • Former Residence of He Shuheng (Ningxiang)
  • Former Residence of Wang Shoudao (Liuyang)
  • Former Residence of Xun Huaizhou (Liuyang)
  • Guo Liang Cultural Park (Wangcheng District)
  • Former Site of the Hunan Soviet Government · Jinshoutang (Liuyang)
  • Former Site of the Founding of the First Front Army · Lijia Dawu (Liuyang)
  • Former Residence of Li Fuchun (Yuhua District)
  • Former Residence of Xiao Jinguang (Yuelu District)
  • Former Site of the Xinmin Study Society (Yuelu District)
  • Hunan ShengYinXuan MiSheng Culture Museum (non-state-owned)

The above is a partial selection. For the complete list and latest opening information, refer to Changsha's cultural heritage authorities and each venue's official announcements.