China Ceramics Museum
景德镇中国陶瓷博物馆 · Jǐngdézhèn Zhōngguó Táocí Bówùguǎn
China’s first large museum devoted to ceramics, with more than 50,000 pieces tracing Chinese pottery and porcelain from Neolithic times to today, plus international ceramics.
Booking requiredBring your passport2–3 hours
Tip
Pair it with the Ancient Kiln next door for a full ceramics day. Free guided tours (in Chinese) leave at 10:30 and 14:30; sign up at the service desk 30 minutes before.
- Opening hours
- Tue–Sun 09:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30); closed Mondays except public holidays
- Price
- Free (audio guide ¥30)
- How to book
- Reserve on the WeChat mini program “畅游景德镇” (the only official channel), up to 5 days ahead; real-name with your passport. The gates read only Chinese ID cards, so passport holders are checked by staff: bring the original passport and booking code, or get a ticket with your passport at the service-centre window (09:00–16:30). To be confirmed Could not get tickets? Tell us what you need
- Getting there
- About 10–15 min by taxi from the old town; about 1 km west of the Ancient Kiln
- Address in Chinese
- 江西省景德镇市昌江区紫晶大道1号
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