Tianjin Electric Power Science and Technology Museum

Tianjin Electric Power Science and Technology Museum

The Tianjin Electric Power Science and Technology Museum serves as a base for science education and patriotic education.

Tianjin has a long history of electricity usage, being the second city in China to have electricity after Shanghai. The Tianjin Electric Power Science and Technology Museum is the first professional electric power exhibition hall in China that integrates both a science museum and a historical museum. It was funded and constructed by the municipal electric power company in accordance with the unified deployment of the State Grid Corporation of China. With the purpose of “exhibiting the history of electric power and disseminating electric power technology,” it aims to inherit and promote the century-old electric power culture of Tianjin.

The museum is located by the Haihe River in the Italian Style Street area. The site was originally the office building of the “Belgian Tianjin Electric Light and Tram Company” built in 1904. It covers an area of 6,000 square meters, with a building area of nearly 3,000 square meters. The exhibition hall consists of seven themed sections: “Initial Understanding of Electricity,” “Enlightenment and Research,” “Electric Power Revolution,” “Energy of the Era,” “Electricity and Life,” “Review and Prospect,” and “Smart Grid.” These include over 400 physical exhibits, more than 800 pieces of images, historical materials, and audiovisual exhibits, as well as large-scale floor projection equipment that recreates the century-long development of electric power in Tianjin. It vividly demonstrates the principles of electrical science and cutting-edge technologies. Every visitor can fully appreciate the century-old electric power culture of Tianjin and experience the charm of modern electric power technology. The exhibition hall officially opened in October 2008. With its modern display methods, rich collections, and diverse interactive content, it has deeply attracted a wide range of visitors and received high praise from the public. It has opened up new areas and platforms for patriotic education, cultural development, and youth science education in Tianjin.

After the official opening of the Electric Power Museum, it invites community residents to visit each year in conjunction with events such as Tianjin Science and Technology Week and the Tianjin Electric Power Company’s Quality Service Month. It promotes knowledge related to energy conservation, scientific use of electricity, and electrical safety among citizens, enhancing public awareness of electrical science. The museum regularly collaborates with primary and secondary schools to organize extracurricular activities. It arranges for batches of students to visit the Electric Power Science and Technology Museum. Through on-site visits and hands-on interaction with exhibits, students gain a sensory understanding of fundamental electrical concepts such as electromagnetism, circuits, and electrical heating. This stimulates their interest in science and allows them to acquire knowledge in a fun and engaging atmosphere.

The museum is the only professional exhibition hall within the State Grid Corporation of China system to be awarded the title of National Science Education Base. It has been recognized as an Advanced Science Popularization Activity Venue in Tianjin for three consecutive years. In 2013, it was designated as a Tianjin Patriotic Education Base by the Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government.

Address of Tianjin Electric Power Science and Technology Museum: No. 29, Progress Road, Hebei District. Open from 8:30–17:00, Monday to Friday. Free admission. Contact numbers: 24407193, 24407197.