Datong Museum
Datong Museum
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KW M
Belfast, UK554 contributions
Jul 2021
The Museum, as Museums go, is quite excellent.
They have many pieces from different periods and peoples of Northern China, including weapons, money, pottery, and Dinosaurs. While we were there, they also had an exhibition of African art and masks, again, it is well done. Most pieces had an English title, but no in-depth description in English.
Not really a place for little kids, unless you want to get them through the dinosaurs, the other stuff may bore them.
No issue recommending this place for those that enjoy history.
They have many pieces from different periods and peoples of Northern China, including weapons, money, pottery, and Dinosaurs. While we were there, they also had an exhibition of African art and masks, again, it is well done. Most pieces had an English title, but no in-depth description in English.
Not really a place for little kids, unless you want to get them through the dinosaurs, the other stuff may bore them.
No issue recommending this place for those that enjoy history.
Written 22 July 2021
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kaz L
Saitama, Japan94 contributions
Oct 2019
First of all, location has been changed to the New Developing Area near Datong University. it is easy to reach by bus from the train station or city center in the wall. Quite interesting collections and display will make you trip to Yunguang Grottoes or the area perfect.
Written 18 October 2019
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waldentenn
Signal Mountain, TN822 contributions
Sep 2019
The Datong Museum is new and gorgeous. Unlike the more famous such museums in Shanghai and Nanjing, this museum displays an incredible array of artifacts in the context of the city's history. Modern (see animatronic dinosaurs and slick video interactives) and with English labels, this is an outstanding museum and quite a surprise.
Written 8 September 2019
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Timothy D
Suzhou, China648 contributions
Jan 2019 • Family
Free entry and lots to see in the new museum. This is a must see if you have the time in Datong. The displays are excellent and there’s a lot to learn about this area’s warring past. My 7-year-old found the warrior costumes and the building itself interesting.
Written 23 January 2019
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Ronny36
Austin, TX25 contributions
Jul 2017 • Solo
At the end of the Grottos you can pop into this newly built and modern museum to see some rich history. Small and interesting enough to keep your attention! Reviewed by Ronny Fang.
Written 29 December 2017
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Edith B
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May 2017 • Family
Great Museum for young and old! Some spectacular tombs and vessels. Gives a good overview over Datong's history and art. Beautifully arranged and the building itself is also impressive.
Written 5 June 2017
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DivaNewYork
New York36 contributions
May 2016
Datong Museum was quite a surprise. In a city that is often shabby and broken-down, Datong Museum is a beautiful modern building with interesting exhibits. It is in the suburbs, far from the old hutongs and construction of downtown. In a short cab ride, you will pass many empty skyscrapers and come to an area with several futuristic buildings, some still under construction. The entire area seemed vacant and strangely deserted. The museum, however, has many interesting exhibits showing the history of the Datong area since pre-historic times. There is a lot of English signage to help explain the relics. Some of the material was unearthed from Datong during contemporary construction. I enjoyed seeing jewelry, painting, chinaware, and furniture. Warning: it is not easy to get a taxi back to town.
Written 26 May 2016
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frenchteddywww
London, UK2,722 contributions
Mar 2016 • Solo
The Datong museum has now been transferred to a new area on the outskirts of town, awaiting the completion of other official buildings. It is full of Wei and Tang treasures, from bronze to terracotta. Few visitors. A must.
Written 23 April 2016
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