While visiting the famous Nanjing tourist attractions do visit the Nanjing Museum, Nanjing. It is a must see feature as it houses some of the fascinating collections and displays treasury which is significant to the history, art and culture of China. It is situated inside the Zhongshan Gate of the city and covers a vast area of 12.9 hectares. Nanjing Museum, Nanjing was established in 1933 and still today it attracts hordes of visitors to look at some of the amazing collections which are of national and cultural interest.
The construction of Nanjing Museum of China was first proposed by the Mr. Cai Yuanpei who was a modern leader and a noted democratic revolutionary and educationist. If the cultural and historical aspect of China fascinates you then this site is a must visit for you on your Nanjing tours. There is a wide range of national and cultural treasures which offer you a detailed insight about the culture and history of China and is one of the most precious cultural relics.
You can see a vast collection of artifacts from different eras and there are about 2,000 excellent treasures of national and cultural significance. There are two main buildings which represent the fine blend of the architectural styles of east and the west. It boasts of an authentic collection of historical and revolutionary cultural relics, paintings, calligraphies, and ancient books. The collection of porcelains from the palace of Qing dynasty (221 BC - 206 BC), and relics excavated from ruins of Shang dynasty (16th - 11th century BC) is amazing.
Nanjing Museum, Nanjing also has exhibition halls and space devoted mainly for the display of historical items. The Art Exhibition Hall has 11 sections, which are as follows:
- Bronze Ware hall
- Jade Article hall
- Painting hall
- Embroidery hall
- Pottery Ware hall
- Porcelain Ware hall
- Lacquer Ware hall
- Folklore hall
- Modern Arts hall
- Calligraphy and Painting hall
- Treasure hall
The amazing collection of some 30,000 calligraphy and painting masterpieces make the museum a place for the art connoisseurs and art lovers. Nanjing Museum is remarkable for holding special subject lectures and exhibitions. It has arranged displays in various countries. Nanjing Museum, Nanjing is one of the most advanced and unique museums of China which besides offering insight on culture also encourages research in the field of culture, arts and traditions.
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