China Port Museum

The China Port Museum integrates exhibition, education, collection, scientific research, tourism, an[...]

The China Port Museum integrates exhibition, education, collection, scientific research, tourism, and international exchange. It showcases the history of Chinese ports and port artifacts through physical objects, models, and audio-visual technology, popularizing port culture and technology. The museum consists of 7 exhibition halls, each themed around port history, modern port knowledge, Beilun historical sites, underwater archaeology, port science, and mathematical oceanography. In the last hall, the ‘Digital Ocean Experience Hall’, visitors can experience the charm of the ocean through virtual technology. Opening hours are from Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00-17:00 all year round; closed all day on Mondays. During the summer vacation period (from July 10th to August 31st), the entry time is postponed to 16:30, and the opening hours on Saturdays and Sundays are extended to 18:00 (last entry at 17:00).


Service facilities include luggage storage: reference price: free. Guided tours: 1. The museum arranges two free guided tours daily, one at 9:30 AM and another at 2:00 PM. 2. Guided tour services for visiting groups require a reservation one day in advance. After confirming the reservation, please organize the visit according to the scheduled time; failure to do so will result in cancellation. 3. Special guided services are charged for visitors who voluntarily request them, with the following rates: 1) Guided tours of Hall 1 and Hall 5, lasting 1 to 1.5 hours. Guide fee is 50 yuan per session, with a maximum group size of 50 people to ensure the quality of the visit. 2) Full tour (including Halls 1, 2, 4, 5, and temporary exhibitions), lasting 1.5 to 2 hours. Guide fee is 100 yuan per session, with a maximum group size of 50 people to ensure the quality of the visit.


Audio guide rental: The museum provides audio guide machines offering intelligent guided tour services in four languages (Mandarin, English, Japanese, Korean). Visitors can rent the devices with their ID at the service desk, with a deposit of 100 yuan, which will be refunded upon return of the device. Rental fees are 10 yuan for ear-hooked guide headphones and 20 yuan for handheld intelligent guide machines.


Catering: The museum has a tea restaurant offering a comfortable and leisurely environment, providing high-quality coffee, tea, and simple yet exquisite food. Additionally, there are vending machines for beverages in the museum; please follow the instructions to purchase drinks. Please do not consume beverages inside the exhibition halls (located in the outdoor landscape corridor area).


Souvenir shop: A wide variety of distinctive and meaningful cultural souvenirs, books, and artworks are available for purchase to commemorate your visit (located in the museum’s Area A service hall).


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