Zhejiang museums

The Zhejiang Museum of Natural History (浙江自然博物院), established in 1929, spans an impressive 26,000 square meters in building area, with a permanent exhibition space of 9,000 square meters housing nearly 150,000 specimens. Positioned around the theme of “Nature and Humanity,” it serves as a modern natural history museum integrating science education, collection research, cultural exchange, […]

The Southern Song Dynasty Imperial Museum (南宋官窑博物馆) is located at the western foot of Wugui Mountain, south of Yuhuang Mountain in Hangzhou, China. Situated on the southern edge of the West Lake Scenic Area, it is the first ceramic-themed museum built on the site of an ancient kiln. The museum consists of exhibition halls and

The China Hangzhou Cuisine Museum (中国杭帮菜博物馆), spanning an impressive area of 12,470 square meters, stands as a testament to the rich culinary heritage of Hangzhou. Designed under the guidance of Master Cui Kai, Vice President of the China Architecture Design & Research Institute and an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, the museum showcases

The China Umbrella Museum (中国伞博物馆) in Hangzhou comprehensively showcases Chinese umbrella culture, history, stories, umbrella-making craftsmanship, and umbrella art. It is the world’s first umbrella-themed museum. With an exhibition area of ​​2411 square meters, the museum’s main color scheme features white walls and gray tiles. Additionally, the museum includes interactive areas where visitors can assemble

The Zhejiang Provincial Museum Zhijiang Branch (浙江省博物馆之江馆) is situated within the Hangzhou Zhijiang Cultural Center. With a total building area of 100,000 square meters and an exhibition area of 32,012 square meters, it stands at a height of 59.9 meters, making it the largest single building in the Zhijiang Cultural Center. It serves as a

Zhejiang Provincial Museum (Gushan) (浙江省博物馆孤山馆), located at the foot of Gushan Mountain, south of the picturesque West Lake in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, boasts a breathtaking natural setting and rich cultural heritage. Adjacent to the iconic Bai Causeway and the tranquil scenery of Pinghu Autumn Moon, and neighboring the Xiling Seal Society to the west,

The Zhejiang Art Museum (浙江美术馆) occupies an area of 35,000 square meters and boasts 14 exhibition halls of various sizes, including 6 halls equipped with constant temperature and humidity control spanning 9,000 square meters. Annually, the museum acquires around 2,000 new art pieces, with a focus on collecting and exhibiting artworks that reflect the development

The Chinese Tea Museum (中国茶叶博物馆), located in Hangzhou, covers an area of 4.7 hectares and serves as a museum primarily dedicated to showcasing tea culture. It features six main exhibition spaces: Tea History, Tea Essence, Tea Events, Tea Fate, Tea Ware, and Tea Customs. These spaces are relatively independent yet interconnected, providing comprehensive interpretations of

The China National Silk Museum (中国丝绸博物馆) is the largest silk museum in the world. Covering an area of 42,286 square meters, with an exhibition area of 5,000 square meters, the museum tells the story of silk through five halls. These halls cover topics such as the origin and development of silk, the main types of

The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal Museum (京杭大运河博物馆), spanning an area of 27,000 square meters with an exhibition space of 5,500 square meters, stands as a specialized museum focusing on the social sciences and the theme of the Grand Canal. Its unique fan-shaped architecture encircles the Canal Culture Square, blending indoor exhibitions seamlessly with outdoor elements like