China Kunqu Opera Museum
中国昆曲博物馆（全晋会馆）
A Qing-dynasty merchant guildhall built by Shanxi merchants beside Pingjiang Road, with an elaborate stage and Kunqu opera exhibits, and frequent Kunqu and pingtan performances on weekends.
The China Kunqu Opera Museum is on Zhangjia Lane in the Pingjiang Historic District. Its building is the Quanjin Guildhall, built by Shanxi merchants during the Qing dynasty. The highlight is the ancient stage in the central section, whose caisson ceiling is assembled from hundreds of carved wooden pieces joined with mortise-and-tenon joints and is richly gilded. Inside, exhibits cover the history of Kunqu opera, costumes, instruments, and profiles of famous performers. On holiday and weekend afternoons, excerpts of Kunqu opera and pingtan (storytelling) performances are often staged, with separate tickets or reservations required. Admission to the museum is free, and it is closed on Mondays. It is a convenient stop while exploring Pingjiang Road.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 09:00–16:30; closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Pingjiang Road
- Suzhou Pingtan Museum
- Quyuan Garden
- Twin Pagodas of Luohan Temple
- Guanqian Street & Xuanmiao Temple
- Lion Grove Garden
- Couple's Retreat Garden
- Garden of Pleasance