Wuxi Museum
无锡博物院
A comprehensive museum beside Taihu Square, showcasing the history of the Wu region, Wuxi's national industry and commerce, and local crafts such as Huishan clay figurines. Admission is free.
Wuxi Museum is located on Zhongshu Road, west of Taihu Square, formed by merging the former Wuxi Museum, the Revolutionary Exhibition Hall and the Science Museum. The history galleries begin with the Majiabang and Liangzhu periods, with a focus on Wu culture, Ming–Qing Wuxi and the development of modern national industry and commerce. Exhibits include jade and celadon musical instruments unearthed from the Yue-state aristocratic tombs at Hongshan, as well as Ming-dynasty paintings and calligraphy. The crafts gallery displays Huishan clay figurines, Yixing purple clay ware and Wuxi embroidery. Admission is free, reservations are generally required, and the museum is closed on Mondays; check official notices. It is near Taihu Square station on Metro Line 1, making it a good first stop for getting to know Wuxi.
Opening hours
Tuesday–Sunday 09:00–17:00 (check official notices)
Nearby sights
- Nanchang Street & Qingming Bridge
- Former Residence of Xue Fucheng
- Xiaolou Lane
- Donglin Academy
- Jichang Garden
- Huishan Ancient Town
- Li Garden (Liyuan)
- Wuxi Zoo & Taihu Happy Park