China Three Gorges Museum is situated at the west part of the People's Square of Chongqing. Occupying the area of 30,000 square meters, the museum was completed and opened to the public on Jun 18, 2005 with the construction area of 42,500 square meters. It was the first large museum with the title of " China " named by the State Council Office of the People's Republic of China beyond Beijing. The museum faces the Chongqing People's Great Hall with the People Square in between forming a "trinity", both symbolic architectural features in the city of Chongqing.


The museum is a part of the huge project of the Three Gorges Dam, where there are 1087 relic sites will be submerged in water. China's 68 scientific institutions have been excavating and researching the sites in the Three Gorges area for ten years. They have successfully completed 338 archeological projects and made a lot of discoveries. All the invaluable relics are carefully moved to the exhibition halls in the Three Gorges Museum. The staffs in the museum compiled and categorized these archeological discoveries, and then made volumes of catalogue for the convenience of scientific research and easy access to the general public.

China Three Gorges Museum in Chongqing is not only the largest monographic museum,but is also a public to protect, research, display of the history of Chongqing and the Three Gorges area of cultural heritage material and human environment. It is to carry forward and cultivate the national spirit of the important cultural infrastructure.

                                                                                                                                     China Three Gorges Museum has another name - Chongqing Museum. It's not only a specified museum of Three Gorges but also a comprehensive museum of history and art, a collection of over 170,000 pieces of cultural relics. Entering the Museum, Adopting modern techniques by integrating sound, light and electricity, the museum enables people to understand the culture and history in a more interactive way.

In the ground floor focuses on the Three Gorges Dam Project, you’ll find an impressive “cinepanorama” of the Three Gorges section of the Yangzi with shows at 10, 11 am, 2:30, 3:30 and 4:30 pm, as well as a model of the dam complete with shiplocks, lifts and lights.
 

Another important exhibit is the Semi-Scene Picture of"Big Bombing in Chongqing" which represents the five years'continuing bombing in Chongqing as the temporary capital during World War II. The saddened scenes remind us of the mournful history while arousing people's love of peace and life.
There is also a Round - Screen cinema of Three Gorges that mainly shows the natural and social sceneries of Three Gorges prior to the construction of the dam project, to exist as a reminder of the past. For those who want to recall the 'good old days', it is the best place to go. The museum also equips an International Academic Hall, an Audience Acitivities Center and 3 temporary Exhibition Halls that enriching the functions for society service.
 

Chongqing China Three Gorges Museum appeals to visitors from all over the world by its special culture, advanced high-tech and unique management. It has been an important platform of cultural exchanges of Three Gorges area.
 

Telephone：023-63679063, 023-63869867
Location : Renmin Road
Bus Route : You can go there by bus 105, 117, 122, 181, 215, 262, 421, 862, 868
Ticket : It has been free since Mar. 26 th. 2008. But the tourists also need to receive tickets to visit the museum, one person for at most 2 tickets. The population of the tourists every day is controlled at less than 3000 . The free exhibition halls are Ancient Bayu, the money of previous dynasties, glorious three gorges etc.
Opening Hour : 9:00 to 17:00, everyday except Monday.
Tips : Big luggages should be stored. Group bookings need to be advanced.                          Attranction nearby : People’s Great Hall