# Nanjing Museum (南京博物院)

Nanjing, Jiangsu Province · East China, China · Guidebook rating: 3/5
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## Key facts

- **Admission:** Free
- **Opening hours:** 9:00–17:00 (closed Mondays)
- **Time needed:** 2–4 hours
- **Getting there:** Near Zhongshanmen (中山门) bus stop, Minggugong (明故宫) metro station
- **Good for:** History & Culture, City & Leisure

## About Nanjing Museum

Nanjing Museum is one of China's three major museums. It comprises the Art Gallery, History Gallery, Republic of China Gallery, Special Exhibition Hall, Digital Gallery and Intangible Cultural Heritage Hall. The museum holds more than 420,000 items, ranking among the top three collections in China. Its treasures span from the Paleolithic Era to the present day, including rare relics and masterpieces from every dynasty that have drawn attention at home and abroad.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 1010. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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