Museums in Zhejiang

China National Silk Museum

Situated on the southern bank of West Lake in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China National Silk Museum was the first State-level silk-themed museum in China as well as the biggest silk museum in the world. It opened on Feb 26, 1992.

The museum has eight exhibition halls: the Preface Hall, Relics Hall, Folk Customs Hall, Dyeing and Weaving Hall, and Modern Achievements Hall, displaying Chinese silk culture in its many facets.

Address: 73-1 Yuhuangshan Rd, Hangzhou, Zhejiang

Tel: +86-571-87035150

Website: www.chinasilkmuseum.com

Opening hours

Monday: 12-5 pm

Tuesday-Sunday: 9 am-5 pm

Admission fee: Free