Three peculiar museums you must see in Xiamen
chinadaily.com.cn| Updated: May 17, 2019
Cat-themed paintings and cartoons hang all over the walls at the Xiamen Cat Museum. [Photo/sunnews.cn]
Xiamen Cat Museum
In the cat museum, everything is about cats. Cat-themed paintings and cartoons hang all over the walls. Visitors can buy various cultural and creativity products about cats, from postcards, key rings and canvas bags to ceramic ornaments.
The most attractive thing about this museum is that besides appreciating cat arts, visitors can actually hold a real cat on their lap. Many cats of different species, including British shorthairs and Siamese, live in a separate space in the museum.
Opening hours: 9:00 am – 11:00 pm
Address: No 400 Siming South Road, Siming district, Xiamen
Xiamen Photography Museum
The Xiamen Photography Museum is a professional exhibition hall integrating old camera displays, introductions of famous photographers and their works, Xiamen's old photos and a photography experience area.
The museum displays more than 300 old cameras mostly from Europe, the United States and Japan, as well as many historic photos of Xiamen.
It’s a perfect place for shutterbugs and history lovers.
Address: No 132 Yinjiang Road, Jimei district, Xiamen
An antique car is separated into parts for display in Xiamen Yuecheng Antique Car Museum. [Photo/sunnews.cn]
Xiamen Yuecheng Antique Car Museum
Xiamen Yuecheng Antique Car Museum is the first of its kind in South China. It was established by antique car collector Chen Yue.
The museum displays a variety of classic antique cars and motorcycles, including the world's first three-wheeled automobile, first four-wheel car and first BMW.
In addition, the museum integrates automobile culture, creativity and popularization with a number of interactive activities.
Opening hours: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Address: 21D-01 Dadeng Town, Xiang'an district, Xiamen