Nanjing Museum

Welcome to the Nanjing Museum, a provincial public museum located in Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, and one of the country's very first and largest museums. Spanning 17 acres, this impressive institution houses an incredible permanent collection of over 400,000 items. As you explore, you will admire unique architecture designed by Liang Sicheng, seamlessly blending a traditional front with a golden tiled roof and a Western-style flat-roof rear.

You should visit to marvel at one of the world's largest collections of Ming and Qing imperial porcelain, offering an extraordinary window into China's artistic heritage. Inside the expansive exhibition spaces, you can trace history from prehistoric times to the Qing dynasty through Neolithic pottery, Shang and Zhou bronzes, Han dynasty jade burial suits, and Tang sancai ceramics. Art lovers can appreciate fine Chinese painting, calligraphy, and sculpture, while the Republic of China Hall brings the 1912–1949 era to life with period photographs, clothing, and everyday items.

Do not miss the Intangible Cultural Heritage Hall to discover traditional regional crafts such as Nanjing Cloud Brocade and paper-cutting, or step into the Digital Hall to engage with history through modern multimedia and interactive technology.

What to see at Nanjing Museum

• World-class collection of Ming and Qing imperial porcelain
• Rare Han dynasty jade burial suits and ancient bronzes
• Republic of China Hall capturing Nanjing's history from 1912 to 1949
• Intangible cultural heritage exhibits featuring Nanjing Cloud Brocade
• Unique architecture blending traditional Chinese and Western styles

Visiting tips

Be sure to allocate enough time to admire both the historic main building and the modern multimedia experiences in the Digital Hall.

How long: Half day · Best time: Morning

How to get there & what’s nearby

Nanjing Museum is easy to reach on Nanjing’s public transport. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Nanjing travel guide.