The Jiangsu Art Museum sits at 333 Changjiang Road in the Gulou District of Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu Province in eastern China. It is the province's principal art museum, and it brings together two strands that visitors can follow side by side: contemporary Chinese art and traditional painting.
What you can see
- A significant collection of modern Chinese artwork, which gives a sense of how artists in China have worked in recent decades.
- Traditional paintings, offering a counterpoint to the modern works and a chance to see the older brush-and-ink tradition.
- Rotating exhibitions by local and international artists, so the programme can differ from one visit to the next.
Planning a visit
The museum suits anyone interested in Chinese art, whether you are following the development of contemporary practice or looking for the older painting traditions of the region. Because the exhibitions rotate, it is worth checking what is on before you travel. For current opening times, admission and any details of the temporary shows, you can call the museum on +86-25-89610800.
The area around it
The museum is in Nanjing, a city with a long history as a former capital and a rich cultural life. Gulou District, where the museum stands, is one of the city's central districts, so it is easy to combine a visit here with other sights and with the city's restaurants and streets. Allow time to explore the wider city once you have finished with the galleries.
