Three hours isn't enough! Your must-have guide to the Harbin Museum

📍Location: The Harbin Museum is located at No. 13 Liushu Street, Daoli District, Harbin, in the former municipal Party committee office building. 🚗Getting there: It's in the heart of the city, within walking distance of Saint Sophia Cathedral and Zhongyang Street. By bus: Routes 8, 23, 1, 5, 101, etc., all stop nearby. By car: Parking is limited, but street parking is available on nearby streets. Please park only in designated spots. Public transport is recommended. 👍️Must-sees: The museum is housed in the former municipal Party committee office building, dating back to 1904 during the Chinese Eastern Railway era. This well-preserved Art Nouveau building complex saw a tenfold increase in visitors in 2024, with a daily average of over 4,000 people, leading to its newfound fame as an "underrated gem." [One] Russian Oil Painting and Sculpture Gallery (Building 7) Pink walls, Roman columns, and pleated curtains create an authentic Russian aesthetic. The gallery houses valuable artworks such as Romankin's "Multidimensional Space." [Two] Lacquer Art Museum (Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience) Experience lacquerware making firsthand (available on holidays) and discover the charm of traditional craftsmanship. [Three] Juhang Clock Collection Museum Antique music boxes and mechanical clocks showcase Harbin's history as the "City of Music." [Four] Harbin City History Museum Street signs, old photos, and miniature models trace Harbin's transformation from a fishing village to an international metropolis. [Five] Cultural and Creative Stamp Collection Purchase a "visitor passport" at the entrance and collect stamps at the four exhibition halls to unlock limited-edition commemorative stamps. 🎟️Tickets: Free admission. You can enter directly with your ID card. During peak season, advance booking is essential. Book online via the "Harbin Municipal Cultural Heritage Bureau" website or the "Heilongjiang Provincial Museum" website by providing your ID card information. Alternatively, you can book through WeChat by following the official "Harbin Museum" account and clicking "Visit Services." The Harbin Museum closes early at 4pm, so plan your visit accordingly. 💗Other tips: There are no food or drink options inside the museum, so bring your own. The museum is vast, with different exhibitions spread across several buildings. It's a container of history, a confluence of art and the city's soul. From Tsarist-era relics to contemporary art, from the ticking of mechanical clocks to the vibrant colors of lacquerware, the museum holds the deepest cultural codes of the "Ice City."