Located in Fuzhou next to West Lake Park at No. 96, Hutou Jie, the Fujian Museum serves as the provincial museum of Fujian province. Originally established in 1933, the current complex was completed in October 2002 across 6 hectares, offering 36,000 square meters of building space.
As a national first-class museum, it holds an impressive collection of over 170,000 cultural relics and natural specimens, including more than 30,000 precious cultural items. When you visit, you will encounter remarkable historical treasures that showcase China's rich craftsmanship and political history. Highlights among the collection feature an exceptionally rare, 100.35 kg large bronze cymbal from 700 B.C.E. adorned with cloud and thunder patterns, and the historic 1934 silver seal of the Fujian Soviet executive committee, complete with sickle, hammer, and five-star engravings.
Additionally, you can admire exquisite artwork such as the Ming dynasty Dehua kiln white porcelain sitting statue of Wenchang, crafted with a milky white glaze and bearing the signature He Chaozong seal. The museum also actively emphasizes digital preservation, offering online access to comprehensive catalog records and high-resolution digital photographs of select items.
What to see at Fujian Museum
- National first-class provincial museum housing over 170,000 relics and natural specimens
- Rare 100.35 kg bronze cymbal dating back to 700 B.C.E. with intricate cloud and thunder patterns
- Historic 1934 silver seal belonging to the Fujian Soviet executive committee
- Milky white Ming dynasty Wenchang sitting statue bearing a He Chaozong seal
- Comprehensive digital preservation catalog with online high-resolution item photos
Visiting tips
Explore the museum's online catalog before or after your visit to view comprehensive records and high-resolution photos of featured items.
How long: 2-3 hours · Best time: Morning
How to get there & what’s nearby
Fujian Museum is easy to reach on Fuzhou’s public transport, and pairs naturally with The Aowei Church of Holy Rosary and Qingzhou Bridge. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Fuzhou travel guide.
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