A full visit to the museum typically takes around 2–3 hours.

Recommended Route 1 (Permanent Exhibitions):

Guangdong History and Culture Exhibition Hall (4F) —— Guangdong Natural Resources Exhibition 1 (4F) —— Guangdong Natural Resources Exhibition 2 (3M) —— Guangdong Natural Resources Exhibition 3 (3F) —— Duan Inkstone Exhibition Hall (3F) —— Chaozhou Woodcarving Exhibition Hall (3F) —— Pottery & Porcelain Exhibition Hall (3M).

This route helps visitors first build a foundational understanding of Guangdong’s local history and culture, natural resources, and artistry, before choosing temporary exhibitions according to personal interests.

Recommended Route 2 (Focus on Temporary Exhibitions):

From the elevator or stairs to 3F: No. 3, No. 2 and No. 1 Exhibition Halls (3F)—— Special Exhibition Hall (3F) —— Duan Inkstone Exhibition Hall (3F) —— Chaozhou Woodcarving Exhibition Hall (3F) —— Pottery & Porcelain Exhibition Hall (3M), Yueyi Gallery (3M) —— Guangdong History and Culture Exhibition Hall (4F) —— Guangdong Natural Resources Exhibition 1 (4F) —— Guangdong Natural Resources Exhibition 2 (3M) —— Guangdong Natural Resources Exhibition 3 (3F).

This route is suitable for visitors who come specially for temporary exhibitions. If there is extra time, you can visit the major permanent exhibitions then.

Recommended Route 3 (Focus on Temporary Exhibitions):

From the escalator to 3F : Special Exhibition Hall (3F) —— Duan Inkstone Exhibition Hall (3F) —— Chaozhou Woodcarving Exhibition Hall (3F) —— Exhibition Hall 3, 2, 1 (3F) —— Pottery & Porcelain Exhibition Hall (3M), Yueyi Gallery (3M) —— Guangdong History and Culture Exhibition Hall (4F) —— Guangdong Natural Resources Exhibition 1  (4F) —— Guangdong Natural Resources Exhibition 2 (3M) —— Guangdong Natural Resources Exhibition 3 (3F).

This route is suitable for visitors who come specially for temporary exhibitions. If there is extra time, you can visit the major permanent exhibitions then.