Explore museums in Shandong

International Museum Day falls on May 18. Shandong province boasts rich cultural heritage and abundant historical artifacts and has more than 700 museums that record the history of the province. Whether you're interested in fine arts, history, or culture, there's plenty to explore!

Confucius Museum

Exhibits at the Confucius Museum [Photo by Wang Qian for chinadaily.com.cn]

The Confucius Museum in Qufu, the hometown of Confucius, has rolled out historical dance and cultural-ritual performances to spice up the visitor experience.

Exhibits at the Confucius Museum [Photo by Wang Qian for chinadaily.com.cn]

The museum covers an area of 57,000 square meters and brings together nearly 700,000 cultural relics, which were once kept privately in the Confucius Family Mansion. It showcases Confucian teachings and relics collected by generations of Confucian disciples, serving as a place to learn about traditional culture.