Tianjin History Museum
this museum is the biggest one in Tianjin, China,
showcasing a number of historical and cultural artifacts that
pertain to the city of Tianjin. It is situated in the Yinhe Plaza in
the Hexi district of the city and covers more than 150,000 square
feet, with a very unique architectural style whose appearance is
similar to a swan spreading its wings, and has become one of the
city's most cherished iconic symbols. It houses an inclusive
collection of ancient Chinese fine arts and displays about the
city's excellent history, with a collection that totals over 200,000
pieces, of artifacts and art, and includes; historical documents,
paintings, calligraphy, coins, antiquities of modern days, jade,
seals, ceramics, bronzeware, inkstone and jiagu, which is the bones
or tortoise shells with inscriptions from the Shang dynasty.
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