Tianjin Port Expo Museum

Tianjin Port Expo Museum

The Tianjin Port Expo Museum is a national AAA-level tourist attraction and a patriotic education base.

The Tianjin Port Expo Museum is currently China’s largest port-themed exposition museum, with a total construction area of 25,980 square meters. It is located in the western section of Tianjin’s International Trade and Shipping Service Area, adjacent to the Tianjin Port Free Trade Zone and the Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, and sits to the west of the Tianjin Port Group headquarters building. The architecture features a dignified and rigorous style, highlighting the characteristics of Tianjin Port’s land reclamation from the sea and its transformation into the world’s highest-grade artificial deep-water port.

The total exhibition area of the museum is 11,000 square meters, divided among the bronze relief in the second-floor lobby, the ancient and modern exhibition halls, and the contemporary and future exhibition halls. The displays respect history while reflecting the spirit of the times, combining artistry, thoughtfulness, and scientific precision. They vividly recreate the elegance of “Three Sails in the Mist,” the charm of “Sancha River Estuary,” the turmoil of “The Tragedy of Purple Bamboo,” and the grandeur of “The Pearl of the Bohai Sea.” The clustered sails and shimmering blue waters illustrate Tianjin Port’s growth from small to large, weak to strong, and from a local hub to one of the world’s top five ports. They also reflect the pioneering spirit of the people of Tianjin Port, akin to the mythical Jingwei bird filling the sea, as well as their magnificent vision for the future. The museum houses detailed historical materials, including over 1,000 graphic and textual exhibits, more than 600 physical artifacts, as well as large-scale sand tables and a 360° panoramic theater and other multifunctional modern facilities. These elements present a comprehensive sense of historical weight, modern tribulations, and future missions, leaving a profound impression on visitors.

The Tianjin Port Expo Museum is not just a single-purpose exposition venue. It also includes a central hall spanning over 1,000 square meters, a multi-functional lecture hall that accommodates nearly 400 people, a temporary exhibition hall of approximately 800 square meters, as well as a TV studio, conference rooms, and luxurious VIP halls. It can host various high-end forums, corporate annual meetings, artistic performances, calligraphy and painting exhibitions, and other medium to large-scale, high-quality cultural events. The outdoor plaza of the museum covers 4,000 square meters, featuring a clean and elegant environment, complete supporting facilities, and a rich cultural atmosphere, making it suitable for hosting various large-scale exhibitions and events.

Currently, the Tianjin Port Expo Museum, in collaboration with surrounding areas, has co-developed several tourist attractions, including the Dongjiang Bay Artificial Beach, the “Maritime Silk Road” – Tianjin International Cruise Homeport, the Tianjin Port Container Terminal, and maritime sightseeing tours.

In 2009, the Tianjin Port Expo Museum was awarded the titles of “Tianjin Patriotic Education Base” and “Tianjin University Student Social Practice Base.”

Ticket price: 35 RMB per person

Attraction level: AAA

Business hours: Opening hours: 9:00–16:00 (closed on Mondays)

Best visiting season: All seasons

Address: No. 99, Jinguang Road, Tanggu, Binhai New Area

Tel: 25705164