Dalian Modern Museum is located on the north side of Xinghai Square. It is a modern building with a unique shape. It displays a large number of historical and military relics, rich pictures and text introductions, and presents the changes of Dalian over the past century from multiple perspectives such as history, urban construction, and economy. For tourists who want to learn more about Dalian, it is a good idea to come here first.

The museum has service facilities such as exhibition halls, academic lecture halls, multimedia retrieval rooms, cafes and shopping malls. There is a 1,000-square-meter temporary exhibition hall on the fourth floor.

It is a landmark cultural building in Dalian that marks the beginning of the 21st century. The entire building is a modern style that combines Chinese and Western styles. It is magnificent, luxurious, crystal clear, and transparent. The main color is white with some black, which is in line with the Yin-Yang theory of traditional Chinese culture.