China Museums

Museums in China

The forbidden city is by far the most known museum in China. There are many more great cultural places to go. Modern art in Shanghai or the terra cotta warriors in Xian. Some China museums even have virtual exhibitions.

Beijing Museums

Ancient Coin MuseumBeijing Ancient Coin Museum

Arthur M. Sackler MuseumArthur M. Sackler Museum of Art

Laojia Art MuseumPrivate Art Museum, run by the artist Lao Jia himself.

National Museum of ChinaCombination of Chinese History Museum and Chinese Revolutionary Museum.

Natural History MuseumLCollection of some 5,000 specimens,divided into three sections: zoology, paleontology and botany.

Palace MuseumImperial Palace Museum or Gugong, the Forbidden City, the seat of the emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Dalian Museums

Dalian Natural History MuseumFounded in 1907. Collection of rare stones, fossils, animals and plants.

Shanghai Museums

MOCA ShanghaiMuseum of Contemporary Art Shanghai is the first non-profit, independently- operated contemporary art institution in Shanghai. The Museum is located in the People's Park.

Propaganda Poster ArtPropaganda posters from the Cutural Revolution.A must visit to learn more about China's history.

Shanghai Geological MuseumThe Museum includes, according to the contents,Mineral & Rock Hall,Tectonic Movement Hall, Ancient Creatures Hall,Topography Hall,and National Land Resources Hall.

Shanghai MuseumMuseum of ancient Chinese art. Includes Ancient Bronze, Ancient Ceramics, Paintings and Calligraphy.

Science & Technology MuseumShanghai Science and Technology Museum. Includes booking center and info on the various exhibits.

Museum of Modern ArtShanghai Duolun Museum Of Modern Art

Shanghai Police MuseumThe history of Shanghai's police, criminal investigations public order, traffic police and prisons, and history of the fire brigade.

Art Shanghai - YearlyAnnual Exposition of Intl. Galleries and Artists.

Shanghai BiennaleNext one is is 2006

Shanghai History MuseumMore than 1,300 pieces of cultural relics, literature and pictures, it presents the history of Shanghai. Includes information about the exhibitions.

Soong Ching Ling ResidenceFormer residence of Soong Ching Ling, the wife of Dr. Sun Yat-sen.

Yewish Memorial HallIncludes an overview of the history of Yewish Memorial Hall and a map to get there.

Chengdu Museums

Sanxingdui Bronze Ware MuseumAncient Chinese (Shu)Art from Sichuan. Museum is close to Chengdu.

Hangzhou Museums

Zhejiang Provincial MuseumOne of the oldest museums in China.Numerous cultural relics dating from the Hemudu Culture (5200-4500BC) until more recent times.

Qingdao Museums

Qingdao Beer MuseumSince 1903 beer is brewed in Qingdao.

Xian Museums

Shaanxi History MuseumOver 300,000 items objects from the Xian prehistory to the Qing dynasty. Includes info on tickets and how to get there.

Terra Cotta MuseumThe famous terra Cotta army. One of the must see attractions in China.

Guangzhou Museums

Guangdong Museum of ArtMuseum of Art in Guangzhou. Includes collection overview, current exhibition and location info.

Index Museums GuangzhouOverview of Museums in Guangzhou including description.

Nanjing Museums

Nanjing Memorial HallOnline version of the Nanjing Memorial Hall, in memory of Chinese victims.

Nanjing MuseumArtifacts from Neolithic times to the Communist period. Include the only complete set of 'jade suits sewed with silver thread' in China.

Shenzhen Museums

Guan Shanyue Art MuseumMainly focuses on the art works of Guan Shanyue and other works from temporary artists. Includes address and ticket info.

Tianjin Museums

Tianjin Museum Modern HistoryPrimary focus is researching the cultural artifacts from the concession (Tientsin) period. Including photos and a history of Tianjin.

Suzhou Museums

Suzhou Silk MuseumExhibits and demonstrations of silk weaving.

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Cigarette Packs MuseumChinese & Foreign Cigarette Packs and Smoking Sets Museum in Jiangsu, Changzhou city.

Colour Lantern MuseumLanterns, Lanterns, Lanterns. Sanxingdui Museum is located in Lantern Park, Zigong city, Sichuan Province.

Guo State MuseumMuseum in Henan, Sanmenxia. Graveyard site of Guo's State of western Zhou Dynasty.

Ticket & Certificate MuseumOnline museum with pics of colonial money, grain coupons and chinese stamps.

Jinan Museums

Shandong Archaeological MuseumArchaeological Digital Museum of Shandong University with info about excavations of the remains of different periods, such as Yueshi Culture, Zhou Dynasty and Han Dynasty.