Located in the Lüshunkou District of Dalian within China's Liaoning province, the Lüshun Museum offers you a fascinating look into regional history and rare cultural artifacts. The museum was originally established back in November 1915 as the Products Exhibition Hall during the period when the area was Japan's leased territory. Over the decades, it underwent several name changes—including being returned by the Soviet Union Government to the Chinese Government in January 1951—before being declared a premier "State-level Museum" in May 2008 and later a Liaoning Province Science and Technology Popularization Base.
When you visit, you will explore a massive site that expanded to 150,000 square meters in October 1999 by merging with parts of a botanical garden, a zoo, and the museum park. Inside, the museum is renowned for exhibiting Central Asian mummies collected by Kozui Otani during his 1901–10 expeditions. Furthermore, you can tour the dedicated branch building that opened in April 2001, which highlights basic displays dedicated to Dalian's ancient civilization alongside an impressive collection of foreign cultural relics exhibit.
It is an essential stop for travelers wanting to experience preserved global and local heritage.
What to see at Lüshun Museum
- Central Asian mummies collected by Kozui Otani from 1901 to 1910
- Exhibits featuring the ancient civilization of Dalian in the branch building
- A curated collection of foreign cultural relics on display
- Expansive 150,000-square-meter park incorporating parts of a botanical garden and zoo
Visiting tips
Be sure to visit the museum's branch building, which opened in April 2001, to view the dedicated displays on Dalian's ancient civilization and foreign cultural relics.
How long: 2-3 hours · Best time: Morning
How to get there & what’s nearby
Lüshun Museum is easy to reach on Dalian’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Dalian Mosque and Beijing Street Church. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Dalian travel guide.
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