The 1911 Revolution Museum

The 1911 Revolution Museum

The 1911 Revolution Museum is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction, a key national cultural relics protection unit, a patriotic education base, and a national defense education base.

The 1911 Revolution Museum is a thematic museum built by the Wuhan Municipal Government of Hubei Province to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Wuchang Uprising, the inaugural event of the 1911 Revolution. With a total construction area of 22,142 m², it is located on the south side of the First Uprising Square in Yuemachang, Wuchang District, Wuhan. It borders Pengliuyang Road to the north, Zhangzhidong Road to the south, Chushan Street to the east, and Tiyu Street to the west. As the core building of the First Uprising Cultural Zone, it aligns along the same axis as the former site of the Wuchang Uprising Military Government (Red Building), the bronze statue of Sun Yat-sen, the Huang Xing Enthronement Monument, and the Martyrs' Shrine Archway.

The architectural design of the 1911 Revolution Museum is distinctive, blending traditional Chinese architectural elements with modern features. Its elevated platform and grand roof highlight the characteristics of China’s traditional “double-sloped roof” and upturned eaves. The geometric exterior and “Chu Red” color scheme symbolize the pioneering spirit of the revolution. Viewed from above, the structure forms a V-shape, representing victory and the rise of Wuhan.

The 1911 Revolution Museum has a total construction area of 22,142 m², consisting of one basement level and three above-ground floors. It houses one lobby, five permanent exhibition halls, and one multifunctional hall. Integrating display, cultural relic collection, public education, and scientific research, it is the largest exhibition-focused 1911 Revolution museum in terms of scale, technological sophistication, reconstructed scenes, and visitor guidance systems. Supporting facilities include office and service areas, collections storage, equipment storage, art appreciation rooms, academic lecture halls, and an underground parking garage.

The museum’s permanent exhibition, "Foundation of the Republic—The History of the 1911 Revolution," is divided into five sections: Late Qing China, Origins of the Revolution, The Wuchang Uprising, Founding the Republic, and Centennial of the 1911 Revolution. It displays 428 sets of historical relics from the revolution, 694 historical photographs, 27 reconstructed scenes of major historical events, 12 pieces of artwork, and 20 multimedia installations.

Construction of the 1911 Revolution Museum began in August 2009, was completed in September 2011, and the "Foundation of the Republic—The History of the 1911 Revolution" exhibition officially opened on October 8, 2011. It opened to the public free of charge on October 15, 2011. Since its opening, it has hosted numerous central, provincial, and municipal leaders, as well as guests from home and abroad.

Further Reading:

· National Second-Class Museum of China