Puppet Emperor's Palace Museum (伪满皇宫博物院)

The Puppet Emperor's Palace Museum occupies the former residence of Puyi, the last Qing emperor, at 5 Guangfu North Road in Kuancheng District, Changchun, Jilin province. The compound was converted from the Salt Gabelle administration buildings in 1932 when Changchun became Xinjing, the capital of the Japanese-controlled state of Manchukuo, and Puyi lived there until August 1945. The museum was opened in 1962 and now operates as a combined historic site and exhibition venue. Its collection and displays cover the establishment of Manchukuo after the 1931 Mukden Incident, Puyi's life as chief executive and then emperor, the role of the Kwantung Army, and the economic exploitation and repression of the occupation. Exhibits are held in the restored palace halls and in dedicated galleries, with photographs, documents, uniforms, court furnishings, personal belongings and period maps. The Inner Court rooms are presented in their 1930s state, including Puyi's bedroom, study, and the quarters of the empress and consort, while the Outer Court holds the ceremonial and administrative spaces such as Tongde Hall. The curatorial approach combines a chronological narrative with period room settings, and the interpretation reflects the official Chinese account of the occupation. The buildings have been restored several times, and some structures such as the air-raid shelter are open for viewing. Interpretation is mainly in Chinese with limited English captions. Visitors generally spend two to three hours, and the museum is near other Manchukuo-era buildings in the city.