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Nanjing Museum

Nanjing Museum Tourism

Nanjing Museum Tourism

Type of destination: Museum
Ideal visit duration: 2-3 hours
Nanjing Museum is located in the city of Nanjing, China. It's one of the largest museums in China, with a vast collection of over 400,000 items, including porcelain, bronzes, and jade artifacts. The museum is situated inside the Zhongshan Gate and comprises several buildings in a complex combining both traditional Chinese palatial architecture and modern design. Established in 1933, the museum has a rich collection that spans from prehistoric times to the modern era, showcasing the vast tapestry of Chinese history and culture. In the numerous galleries, visitors can explore ancient Chinese art, Ming and Qing dynasty furniture, textiles, and a range of temporary exhibits that are often held in the museum. The Nanjing Museum offers an immersive educational experience with multimedia displays and interactive installations, making it an insightful place for both adults and children. Apart from historical artifacts, the museum also features a large number of items related to the Republic of China period, reflecting Nanjing's importance as the nation's capital during that time.
Top 5 Reviews on Nanjing Museum
430lawrencet
Wrote on 6th Jun, 2024
Interesting but busy!
Very good collection of artefacts. The audio guide for RMB20 is in English and was well worth it as not many displays have written information in English. As a foreigner, go to the ticket office on th..
dyhx
Wrote on 21st Apr, 2024
Must visit in Nanjing
Free to enter but must pre-book entry tickets via their mini app in Wechat. Tickets are open 1 week prior at 6pm. They have a free guided tour, capped at 30pax, that starts at 10am (or 2pm), ear pie..
kongk359
Wrote on 3rd Mar, 2024
travel plan making
Nanjing Museum is amaing,it is worthy to visit there.Anyone who needs help in making a travel plan?I can help with that .
Muzzamuzzamuzza
Wrote on 9th Jan, 2024
A huge museum
We only had 2 hours, which was only enough to cover off the first building. As others have mentioned, reservations are required. If you are a foreigner, don't waste your time with the WeChat QR code (..
538JoanneH
Wrote on 19th Oct, 2023
Comprehensive, but too busy
This is a good museum in nice buildings, but I wasn't blown away by it and the general curation and visitor experience could be improved. On arrival it was very unclear where to go as a foreigner to r..
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