Tangshan Science and Technology Museum gives the city a family-friendly indoor stop built around experiments, demonstrations, and applied science. It is a different kind of visit from Tangshan's earthquake memorial sites, which understandably dominate the city's visitor identity.
The museum is best for travellers with children or a rainy day to fill, but it also shows a forward-looking side of Tangshan. Check opening details before going, as with many science museums the experience depends on which galleries and interactives are operating.