# Suzhou Museum (苏州博物馆)

Suzhou, Jiangsu Province · East China, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
Canonical: https://cnatrip.com/en/places/suzhou-museum
Language: en

## Key facts

- **Admission:** Free (full advance reservation required; book online)
- **Opening hours:** 9:00–17:00 (closed Mondays)
- **Time needed:** 2–3 hours
- **Getting there:** Near Beisi Pagoda (metro station)
- **Phone:** 0512-67575666
- **Good for:** Photography, City & Leisure

## About Suzhou Museum

The Suzhou Museum is the work of I. M. Pei, the world-renowned architect, and it is steeped in the spirit of Chinese ink painting. The building is subtly woven together with the exquisite Humble Administrator's Garden and the stately Prince Zhong's Mansion, giving the museum both modern creativity and a sense of classical elegance. Its refined architecture, clever design concept and landscaped gardens are highlights in their own right, and the museum's rich collection is sure to dazzle visitors.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 1032. 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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