The Dongying History Museum, which was established in 1993 and is a national second-level museum, is one of the best places to visit in Dongying.
The museum consists of two sections, one of which is a comprehensive exhibition building. Housing a collection of over 12,000 artifacts — including 445 third-grade cultural relics — the 3,500-square-meter exhibition hall serves as a living encyclopedia, narrating the city's history from ancient times to the present.
The Dongying History Museum features an exterior that emphasizes structure and form. [Photo/WeChat account: dyslsbwg]
The museum includes multiple exhibition areas, one of which is "prehistory civilization". [Photo/WeChat account: dyslsbwg]
The museum clearly lays out the history of the city. [Photo/WeChat account: dyslsbwg]
Another section of the museum is the memorial hall of Sun Tzu, also known as Sun Wu, a renowned philosopher and military strategist of ancient China. The hall's architecture ranks among the top 10 ancient buildings in Shandong. Inside, visitors can view porcelain carvings illustrating The Art of War, Sun Tzu's classic military treatise, as well as exhibits recounting the stories of notable Chinese generals from history.
A view of the Sun Tzu Memorial Hall, with its traditional architectural design and structural layout on full display. [Photo/WeChat account: dyslsbwg]
A sculpture of Sun Tzu is displayed in the main courtyard. [Photo/WeChat account: dyslsbwg]
The Dongying History Museum is located at No 270 Yuehe Road in Guangrao county, Dongying, Shandong province.
The museum is open from October to April between 8:30 am and 11:30 am, with the last entry at 11:00 am, and from 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm, with the last entry at 4:30 pm. From May to September, visiting hours are 8:30 am to 11:30 am (last entry at 11:00 am) and 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm (last entry at 5:00 pm). Please note that the museum is closed on Monday mornings but remains open on public holidays.
