Culture & Art

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  Nanjing Museum

  Nanjing Museum comprises six halls: the History Hall, Art Hall, Special Exhibition Hall, Digital Hall, Republic of China Hall, and Intangible Cultural Heritage Hall.

  Address:

  321 Zhongshan East Road, Xuanwu District

  Admission:

  Free

  Opening Hours:

  9:00–17:00 (Closed Mondays, except public holidays)

  Official Website:

  www.njmuseum.com

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  Nanjing Yunjin (Cloud Brocade) Museum

  The predecessor of the Nanjing Yunjin Museum was the China Brocade Craft Exhibition Hall, founded in 1984. It primarily showcases China's ethnic brocade arts, represented by Nanjing's signature Yunjin cloud brocade, and is listed among the "New 48 Scenic Spots of Jinling." Its exhibits employ distinctive relief and inlay techniques to convey the unique cultural and artistic charm of the Chinese people.

  Address:

  240 Chating East Street, Jianye District

  Admission:

  Free

  Opening Hours:

  9:00–18:00

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  Jiangning Textile Bureau Museum

  The Jiangning Textile Bureau Museum occupies the site of the Qing Dynasty's Jiangning Textile Bureau and presents four integrated exhibits: the Bureau (textile history), the Gallery (Yunjin brocade), the Tower (Dream of the Red Chamber), and the Garden (classical garden). It is also a modern museum dedicated to the history and culture of the classic novel Dream of the Red Chamber.

  Address:

  123 Changjiang Road, Xuanwu District

  Admission:

  30 RMB/person

  Opening Hours:

  Jan 1–Jun 30 & Sep 1–Dec 31: 9:00–17:30 (Closed Mondays)／Jul 1–Aug 31: 9:00–20:00 (Open Mondays)

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  Six Dynasties Museum

  Designed by the American firm Pei Partnership Architects, the Six Dynasties Museum features exhibition halls including "Six Dynasties Imperial Capital," "Looking Back at the Six Dynasties," "Six Dynasties Splendor," and "Six Dynasties Luminaries."

  Address:

  302 Changjiang Road, Xuanwu District

  Admission:

  30 RMB/person

  Opening Hours:

  Jan 1–Jun 30 & Sep 1–Dec 31: 9:00–17:30 (Closed Mondays)／Jul 1–Aug 31: 9:00–20:00 (Open Mondays)

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  Nanjing City Wall Museum

  Adjacent to Zhonghua Gate to the west, this museum tells the story of the city wall — the story of a city enclosed by walls and the people who have lived within them.

  Address:

  1 Bianying, Qinhuai District

  Admission:

  Free

  Opening Hours:

  Jul 1–Aug 31: 9:00–20:00 (Open Mondays)／Sep 1–Jun 30: 9:00–17:00 (Closed Mondays)

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  Nanjing Folk Museum (Gan Xi's Former Residence)

  Gan Xi's Former Residence, popularly known as "Ninety-Nine-and-a-Half Rooms," is a traditional Jiangnan dwelling of blue bricks and small tiles that exudes graceful elegance at every turn. The garden hosts Nanjing folk culture exhibitions featuring lantern-making, wood carving, paper-cutting, kite-making, and painted opera masks.

  Address:

  15 Nanputing, Qinhuai District

  Admission:

  20 RMB/person

  Opening Hours:

  Jul 1–Aug 31: 9:00–18:30 (Open Mondays)／Other periods: 9:00–17:30 (Closed Mondays)

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  Jiangsu Grand Theatre

  The Jiangsu Grand Theatre's exterior resembles four "water droplets" resting on a "lotus leaf," evoking the watery grace of Jiangnan culture while expressing a spirit of inclusivity and convergence. Within the four "droplets" are an opera hall, concert hall, drama theatre, and variety arts hall, forming a world-class platform for artistic excellence and international cultural exchange.

  Address:

  181 Mengdu Avenue, Jianye District

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  Poly Theatre

  With its graceful curves and sailboat-inspired silhouette, the Poly Theatre exudes a bold modern aesthetic. It houses a 1,917-seat main theatre and a 441-seat Golden Concert Hall, hosting premium domestic and international theatrical performances and concerts. It is a true temple of the performing arts.

  Address:

  6 Yecheng Road, Jianye District

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  Jiangsu Provincial Art Museum

  Founded in 1936, the Jiangsu Provincial Art Museum was China's first national-level art museum of the modern era. It now operates from both an original building and a new wing, with a collection focused on modern and contemporary art. Regular exhibitions attract visitors from around the world.

  Address:

  333 Changjiang Road, Xuanwu District

  Admission:

  Free

  Opening Hours:

  9:00–17:00 (Closed Mondays)

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  Nanjing Deji Art Museum

  Address:

  8/F, Deji Plaza Phase II, 18 Zhongshan Road, Xuanwu District

  Admission:

  Varies by exhibition

  Opening Hours:

  Wed–Mon 10:00–24:00／Tue 12:00–24:00

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  Jingying Art Museum

  Perched in a sky bridge 200 meters above ground connecting three high-rise towers, this museum is an urban arts salon bringing together music, poetry, and theatre under one roof.

  Address:

  52/F, Tower A, Golden Eagle World, 888 Yingtian Avenue, Jianye District

  Admission:

  Varies by exhibition

  Opening Hours:

  11:00–18:30 (Closed Mondays)