Suzhou Museum West
苏州博物馆西馆
The new branch of the Suzhou Museum in Gaoxin District. Its galleries are spacious and focus on Suzhou's general history and fine Ming and Qing crafts. It draws fewer visitors than the main museum.
The West Branch of the Suzhou Museum is located in Shishan, Gaoxin District. It opened in 2021 and was designed by gmp Architects. It carries on the white-wall, black-tile look of the main museum. The permanent “Pure Jiangnan” series traces Suzhou's history, and there are thematic galleries on calligraphy and painting, crafts and archaeology, plus special exhibitions organized with international museums.
Entry is free, but you need to book in advance through the official WeChat account. The museum is closed on Mondays. It is a short walk from Shizishan Station on Metro Line 1, and can be combined with Suzhou Amusement Park and He Mountain Park on the same day.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 09:00–17:00 (closed Mon)
Nearby sights
- Hanshan Temple
- Mudu Ancient Town
- Tianping Mountain
- West Garden Temple
- Lingering Garden
- Lingyan Mountain
- Tiger Hill
- Shihu Lake & Shangfang Mountain