These days, you can visit museums for free! There's also an Egyptian exhibition in Guangzhou.

Guangzhou's museums have released their 2026 free admission schedule, offering the public multiple opportunities to visit cultural institutions at no cost throughout the year. 

Citywide Free Admission Days (2026)

Museums across Guangzhou will offer free entry on:

May 18 – International Museum Day

May 19 – China Tourism Day

June 13 – Cultural and Natural Heritage Day 

In addition, all museums will continue the policy of one free-admission day each month, with the specific date set individually by each institution. 

Free Entry for Specific Professional Groups

On the following days, some museums will offer free admission (with valid work ID) to designated groups:

May 12 – International Nurses Day (nurses)

August 19 – Chinese Doctors' Day (doctors)

September 10 – Teachers' Day (teachers)

October 26 – Sanitation Workers' Day (sanitation workers)

1. Guangzhou Museum

Price: RMB 10 (full), RMB 5 (concession)
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2. Guangdong Folk Art Museum 

Price: RMB 10 (full), RMB 5 (concession)

Free Admission Day(s):

3. Nanyue King Museum 

Price: RMB 10 (full), RMB 5 (concession)

Free Admission Day(s):

4. Liwan Museum

Price: RMB 5 (full)
Free Admission Day(s):

 

5. Guangzhou Maritime Museum

Price: RMB 10 (full), RMB 5 (concession)

Free Admission Day(s):

6. Huadu District Museum (花都区博物馆)

Price: RMB 8 (full)

Free admission dates in 2026: January 14, February 11, March 18, April 15, May 18, May 19, June 13, July 15, August 12, September 16, October 14, November 18, December 16.
The professional-group free-entry policy also applies on the designated commemorative days listed above.

A Journey of Flower Discovery: An Exhibition of Chinese Flower Culture

March 27 – June 28, 2026

Decorative Arts from the State Hermitage Museum, Russia: Hermitage Selection

April 7 – September 6, 2026

An Unfinished Dialogue: Sculptures by French Masters Auguste Rodin and Aristide Maillol

June 16 – November 15, 2026

Beetles Friends: A Discovering and Sharing Journey

July 17 – October 18, 2026

Nanyue King Museum (Tomb Exhibition Area)
A Gift of the Nile: Ancient Egyptian Artifacts and Digital Art Experience
February 6 – October 11, 2026
Featuring 180 sets of ancient Egyptian artifacts and 26 sets of relics from the Nanyue King's Tomb. Nearly 95% of the Egyptian artifacts will be shown in China for the first time, including three complete mummy coffins, mummies, and fragments of three Book of the Dead manuscripts.

In 2026, Guangzhou invites residents and visitors alike to step into museums, explore exhibitions, and embark on a year-long cultural discovery journey.
Source: South