Binzhou Museum

Binzhou Museum
滨州市博物馆

Address: No 780 Bohai Shiliu Road, Bincheng district, Binzhou, Shandong province
Opening Hours:
9am -5pm (last entry 4:30pm)
Closed Mondays (except for national holidays)
General admission: Free
Tel: 0543-3215689

Binzhou Museum, established in 2015, houses an impressive collection of over 10,000 artifacts spanning 19 categories, including ceramics, jade, lacquerware, shell artifacts, and stone tools. Its five exhibition floors feature a permanent display that highlights the cultural evolution of Binzhou, with over 500 artifacts illustrating the city's history through detailed exhibits, documents, and illustrations.

One of the museum's most prized collections is a set of 72 bone and shell artifacts from the Beixin Culture period, unearthed in Zouping. Dating back to the Neolithic Era, these items are recognized as national treasures, with a sawtooth-patterned shell ornament standing out as a first-class relic. Measuring just 2.1 cm in diameter and 0.12 cm thick, this delicate ornament reflects the refined aesthetic tastes of the region's ancient inhabitants over 7,500 years ago.

In addition to its historical and cultural displays, the museum houses a fascinating collection of ancient weaponry, including bronze spears, arrowheads, swords, and halberds. This arsenal not only highlights the region's military history but also serves as an introduction to the museum's key feature — the Sun Tzu Culture Hall.

Dedicated to Sun Tzu's military philosophy, the Sun Tzu Culture Hall features 195 exhibits related to The Art of War, an anthology attributed to him and other cultural relics associated with the iconic strategist. The hall also contains a "Sun Tzu Library" with over 10,000 books and more than 60,000 digital resources, offering a deep dive into his legacy.

In recent years, the museum has embraced digital and multimedia advancements, transforming into a smart museum. By expanding services with online exhibitions and cloud-based live broadcasts, it now offers an all-day accessible experience. The integration of digital technologies supports interactive engagement, with large interactive screens and self-service audio guides on offer. Such technology allows visitors to explore 3D digital information of 100 artifacts and high-definition images of 105 artworks, seamlessly blending multidimensional artifact presentation with public interaction.