Hainan Museum
4A Tourism Area

Hainan Museum

海南省博物馆

Hainan, Haikou4.5·18.9883°N, 109.8157°E
Ticket Price
Free admission
Duration
1.5-2 hours
Rating
4.5 / 5.0

About Hainan Museum

The leading museum of Hainan province in Haikou, presenting the island's history through exhibits on the maritime Silk Road, Li and Miao ethnic cultures and underwater archaeology. Admission is free with timed entry.

Highlights

• Hainan's top museum: maritime Silk Road, Li & Miao culture, and underwater archaeology. • Free timed-entry admission; calm, modern galleries. • Good primer on the island's history.

Suggested Route

Enter at Guoxing Avenue → 'South China Sea' hall → Li/Miao halls → temporary shows; allow 2–3 h.

Food & Lodging

Cafes nearby; Haikou city hotels.

Facilities

Free parking, restrooms, wheelchair access, audio guide, cloakroom, shop.
Travel Tips

Visit on weekday mornings for fewer crowds. Some museums require advance online reservation.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: November-April (avoid summer typhoons)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

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Opening Hours

09:00-17:00 (closed Mondays, except holidays; last entry 16:00)

Getting There

In Qiongshan District, Haikou, Guoxing Ave 68; city buses to Guoxing Ave; nearest airport Haikou Meilan Int'l (~15 km); no metro.

Reservation

Free admission; advance reservation required (timed entry); groups book 24h ahead.

Ticket Price

Free admission

Address

Hainan Province Haikou City Qiongshan District Guoxing Avenue No. 68

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
海南省博物馆

海南省海口市琼山区国兴大道68号

Hainan Province Haikou City Qiongshan District Guoxing Avenue No. 68

18.9883, 109.8157

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