Museum of the Chinese Revolution

Museum of the Chinese Revolution

The Museum of the Chinese Revolution is a classic red tourism destination and a national patriotic education base.

The Museum of the Chinese Revolution covers an area of 46,000 square meters, with a building area of 32,500 square meters. Its basic exhibition, titled “Exhibition on Modern China,” vividly recreates the development of modern Chinese history and the heroic struggle of the people in resisting imperialist aggression and feudal oppression, culminating in the glorious victory under the leadership of the Communist Party of China. The exhibition is divided into ten sections: the beginning of China’s semi-feudal and semi-colonial society; the emergence of modern industry and border crises; the deepening national crisis and the Hundred Days' Reform; the Xinhai Revolution; the struggle to defend the republic and the rise of the New Culture Movement; the May Fourth Movement and the beginning of the new democratic revolution; the National Revolution and the overthrow of the rule of the Beiyang warlords; the Agrarian Revolution and the development of the anti-Japanese movement; the nationwide War of Resistance against Japan and the defeat of Japanese imperialism; and the Liberation War and the victory of the democratic revolution. The “Exhibition on Modern China” adheres to the principle of seeking truth from facts. With its clear theme, unique display system, rich collection of artifacts, vivid and diverse presentation methods, and concise bilingual (Chinese–English) captions, it attracts a wide audience both domestically and internationally.

In addition to its permanent exhibition, the Museum of the Chinese Revolution frequently hosts various temporary exhibitions to coincide with major commemorative events or respond to societal needs. These successful exhibitions have had a significant social impact and are widely welcomed by the public.

The Museum of the Chinese Revolution is currently the largest museum in China in terms of its collection of revolutionary cultural relics. It houses historical relics, materials, and photographs from modern history since the Opium War in 1840, serving as a national museum for patriotic and revolutionary tradition education.