The Changjiang Museum of Contemporary Art (长江当代艺术博物馆) in Chongqing is a vibrant and innovative cultural institution located on the southern banks of the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers. With a total building area of approximately 22,000 square meters, it stands as the largest contemporary art museum in Chongqing and the entire southwestern region of China. Situated across the river from Chongqing’s iconic landmarks, “Xin Chaotianmen” and the “Chongqing Grand Theater,” it has quickly become a new cultural landmark in the city, contributing to the vibrant arts scene.
Basic Information
| Estimated Length of Tour | 2 hours |
| Ticket Price | Free |
| Opening Hours | Temporarily Closed |
| Telephone Number | 0086-023-63000111 |
Location and Transportation
The Chongqing Changjiang Museum of Contemporary Art is located in the Nan’an District of Chongqing, specifically situated on Nanbin Road within the Changjiang Art Plaza. Tourists can take bus 338, 373, 375, Sightseeing Line T026, Sightseeing Line T040, Sightseeing Line T072, or Sightseeing Line T888, get off at Nanbin Road Bell Tower Stop (Nanbin Lu Zhonglou Stop, 南滨路钟楼站), and walk about 150 meters to the east to reach the museum.
Facilities of the Art Museum
The museum boasts eight dedicated exhibition halls with a combined area of about 12,000 square meters. It is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including simultaneous interpretation lecture halls, VIP lounges, a high-definition multi-purpose screening hall, the M0CA art store, the “Changjiang Memory” café, an art collection repository, and a parking facility. These amenities provide a top-tier platform and services for hosting a wide range of contemporary art exhibitions and cultural exchanges, both on a national and international scale.
Management Team
The Changjiang Museum of Contemporary Art is privately owned and primarily focuses on contemporary art. It leverages the expertise and guidance of a distinguished advisory team comprised of renowned international contemporary art experts and scholars, including Li Xianting, Lu Hong, Sun Zhenhua, Shi Ruizhen (Taipei), Nandao Hong (Tokyo Women’s University professor, and director of the Kumamoto Modern Art Museum), Kim Bok-gi (Editor-in-Chief of Korean magazines “Asian Art” and “Korean Art,” as well as a critic), Jim Supangkat (Indonesian art critic), Shan Fan (President of the University of Applied Sciences Europe in Hamburg, Germany, and artist), and Zhang Songren (Director and curator of Hanart TZ Gallery in Hong Kong). Together, they aim to create a distinctive contemporary art museum that showcases the limitless possibilities of diversity, experimentation, and avant-garde expression in contemporary art.
Mission of the Museum
The primary mission of the museum is to timely showcase the achievements of contemporary art from both domestic and international artists. By bringing cutting-edge contemporary art and creators to Chongqing, it provides the local population with opportunities to learn, explore, and appreciate the global trends and accomplishments in contemporary art, fostering artistic education and cultural enrichment. The institution serves as a premier international platform for outstanding artists, contributing to the cultural and artistic exchange between Chongqing and the world. It also aims to promote the development and prosperity of contemporary art in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River basin.
