Introduction
- Suzhou Museum, a highly regarded regional museum founded on Jan 1, 1960, is a hub for the collection, preservation, study and exhibition of cultural relics. The museum was originally located in Li Xiucheng's palace, the only surviving historic site of the Heavenly Kingdom of Peace (1851-64). Li was a military commander who, by the end of his life, was known as the "Loyal King". Read more
Exhibitions
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Suzhou exhibition to unveil Luoyang and Suzhou in Eastern Zhou Dynasty Explore over 200 exquisite artifacts from Luoyang and Suzhou, showcasing the fascinating interplay between the Central Plain and Wu cultures during the Eastern Zhou (770-256 BC) period. Date: July 27, 2024 - Oct 17, 2024 Read more
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Excavated artifacts capture noblewomen’s daily lives 1,000 years ago From dressing ware and dining utensils to equestrian gear, more than 100 precious unearthed artifacts, including gold, silver, bronze, jade and lacquer ware will be on display at the Suzhou Museum. Date: March 30, 2024 - June 30, 2024 Read more
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Suzhou exhibit presents the beauty of jade carving An exhibit of Huang Hanyong’s intricate jade carving works was unveiled on July 9 at the Suzhou Museum in Jiangsu province. Date: July 9, 2022 - Oct 7, 2022 Read more
Brilliant Collection
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Benchmark of mise porcelain from Suzhou Museum Five Dynasties (907-960)
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Jade sachet portrays a miniature lotus pond Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Stories
Suzhou Museum
Two gold dragons at the Suzhou Museum West are highlighted among other dragon-themed artifacts. They were unearthed from the Linwudong site in Suzhou, Jiangsu. May they bring you good fortune in the Year of the Dragon!
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