About
The Kunming Museum is the main municipal museum of Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province in southwestern China. It is a place to understand the city and the wider province through their history and culture, and it is a natural first stop for a visitor who wants context before exploring the region.
What you will see
The museum's exhibits cover the history of Kunming and Yunnan Province. Its collection includes ancient artifacts and displays on the region's local ethnic minorities, whose traditions are central to understanding Yunnan's identity. Visitors interested in how the province developed over time will find the regional history galleries a useful framework.
- Exhibits on the history of Kunming and Yunnan Province
- Displays on local ethnic minorities and their cultures
- Ancient artifacts from the region
Getting there and planning your visit
The museum is at No. 118 Tuodong Road in Wuhua District, Kunming. For up-to-date opening hours, admission details or any other questions before you go, you can call the museum at +86-871-6431-8863.
Around the museum
A visit here pairs well with time spent exploring Kunming itself, a city that serves as a gateway to the varied landscapes and peoples of Yunnan. Going to the museum first can make the rest of your trip easier to appreciate, since the exhibits give background to the places and communities you will encounter later.
