Step Inside the World’s First Forensic Science Museum

From Crime Scenes to Cutting-Edge Tech: Nantong’s Must-See Museum

Move over, CSI! The Henry C. Lee Museum of Forensic Science in Nantong (Jiangsu Province) lets you play detective IRL with mind-blowing interactive exhibits. Named after the legendary Chinese-American scientist dubbed the \"modern Sherlock Holmes,\" this museum uses VR, holograms, and crime scene recreations to showcase 50+ years of forensic breakthroughs.

Why Dr. Lee = GOAT of Forensics

Born in Nantong in 1938, Dr. Henry Chang-Yu Lee cracked 8,000+ cases (including O.J. Simpson and JonBenét Ramsey) and became America’s first Chinese American state police chief. The museum features his 800+ awards and tools that changed how we solve crimes globally.

Your Ticket to the Science of Sleuthing

Visitors can:
– Analyze mock crime scenes like pros
– Test UV light fingerprint tech
– Explore DNA analysis stations
Perfect for true-crime podcast fans and future scientists! Pro tip: Allow 3+ hours – this isn’t your average museum walkthrough.

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A peek at Henry C. Lee Museum of Forensic Science in Nantong

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