Six Dynasties Museum
六朝博物馆 · Liùcháo Bówùguǎn
A sleek museum by I. M. Pei’s studio on the story of Nanjing as capital of six dynasties (3rd–6th century), built over a stretch of the original palace-city wall.
Booking recommendedBring your passport1.5–2 hours
Tip
Start in the basement with the excavated city wall, then work upwards; the celadon ceramics and tomb bricks are highlights. Easy to combine with the Presidential Palace.
- Opening hours
- Tue–Sun 09:00–17:30, tickets until 17:00. Closed Mondays except public holidays. To be confirmed
- Price
- Entry ¥30 (free for under-18s and people 70+) To be confirmed
- How to book
- Buy online ahead (the museum’s WeChat channel or Trip.com) or at the gate; bring your passport. To be confirmed
- Getting there
- Daxinggong (Lines 2 and 3), about 5 min walk; next to the Presidential Palace To be confirmed
- Address in Chinese
- 江苏省南京市玄武区长江路302号
Photo: Yuchih · CC BY-SA 4.0
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