Frequently asked questions about Nanjing 南京FAQ How about the Nanjing Museum?
Nanjing Museum is located inside the Zhongshan Gate of the city at 312 Zhongshan Dong Lu, was established in 1933 and now numbers among its collections some 2,000 treasures of national and cultural interest, among them cultural relics, paintings, calligraphies, and ancient books. Star exhibits include a large number of porcelains from the Qing dynasty palace (221 BC - 206 BC), relics excavated from ruins of the Shang dynasty (16th - 11th century BC) and the museum's collection of some 30,000 calligraphy and painting masterpieces.
There are also three special exhibition sections, entitled "The Five Thousand-year Civilization Panorama of the Lower Reaches of Yangtze River", "The Very Fine Display of Chinese History, People and Culture" and "Jiangsu Archaeological Achievements Exhibition".
To assist visitors there is a multimedia guide system to provide a better understanding of the museum and its rich treasures. One of the finest museums of its class in China, the Nanjing Museum is truly a 'must-see' for anyone visiting to Nanjing. Admission is free.
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