Nanjing Museum
南京博物院 · Nánjīng Bówùyuàn
One of China’s great national museums: bronzes, porcelain, jade burial suits and a recreated Republic-era street, in six halls.
Booking requiredBring your passport3–4 hours
Tip
The History Hall is the core; the Republic of China Hall downstairs, a whole old street with shops, is the most fun. Arrive at opening.
- Opening hours
- Tue–Sun 09:00–17:00, last entry 16:00. Closed Mondays except public holidays. Hours are sometimes extended in summer and on holidays.
- Price
- Free (some special exhibitions and the Digital Hall charge extra) To be confirmed
- How to book
- Free real-name booking up to 7 days ahead; new slots are released daily at 18:00 China time, in morning (09:00–13:00) and afternoon (12:00–16:00) blocks. Chinese ID holders use the official WeChat mini-program; with a foreign passport, book on the official website or WeChat account, then bring your passport and the booking to the staffed window at the History Hall. Weekend and holiday slots go fast. To be confirmed Could not get tickets? Tell us what you need
- Getting there
- Minggugong (Line 2), then about 10 min walk east
- Address in Chinese
- 江苏省南京市玄武区中山东路321号
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