Changzhou Museum
常州博物馆
A comprehensive museum in Xinbei District, known for Changzhou history, Liangzhu and Songze artifacts, paintings and calligraphy of the Changzhou School, and natural specimens. Admission is free.
Changzhou Museum is on Longcheng Avenue in Xinbei District. It shares a cultural complex with the Changzhou Planning Exhibition Hall and the Art Museum. Its permanent exhibition follows the history of ancient Changzhou under the theme “Spring and Autumn of Longcheng.” It displays jade and pottery excavated from Neolithic sites such as Weidun and Situn, as well as Song and Yuan lacquerware and Ming and Qing porcelain. The painting and calligraphy collection is a highlight, featuring works of the Changzhou School, led by Yun Shouping. The Natural History Hall displays a large number of animal and plant specimens and suits family visits. Admission is free, but visitors need to show an ID card or book in advance. The museum is closed on Mondays. It is not far from the China Dinosaur Park and can be visited on the same day.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00 (last entry 16:00); closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Jinyuan Garden
- China Dinosaur Park
- Qianhou Bei'an Historic District
- Tianning Temple & Pagoda
- Hongmei Park & Wenbi Pagoda
- Qu Qiubai Memorial Hall
- Nandajie Street & Shuanggui Fang Food Street
- Biji Lane