From Neolithic Jades To Holograms: Time Travel At Nanjing Museum

#summervacay Nanjing Museum (南京博物院) Location: 321 Zhongshan East Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing Status: One of China's "Big Three" museums (with Beijing Palace Museum & Taipei Palace Museum), founded in 1933 as China's first state-run museum. Architectural Fusion Historic Wing: Original Liang Sicheng-designed building (Republic of China era), blending traditional palace style with modern elements. New Wing "Treasure Box": Opened in 2013; avant-garde design resembling an open-lidded jade box with bronze lattice facade. Sky Garden: Rooftop landscapes mimicking Jiangsu’s mountains/rivers. Key Collections & Exhibits *(Houses 430,000+ artifacts across 6 major galleries)* Permanent Highlights Gallery Must-See Treasures Jiangsu Civilization Hall Neolithic jade cong (5,000 yrs); Han dynasty jade burial suits; Ming porcelain. Imperial Treasures Qing emperor Kangxi’s golden seal; Tang dynasty tri-color glazed camels. Republic of China Street Recreated 1920s Nanjing street with vintage shops/post office (interactive!). Intangible Heritage Hall Suzhou embroidery masters; Kunqu opera costumes; Yixing clay teapot workshops. Digital Experience Hall 4D projection of Along the River During Qingming Festival (animated version). Special Exhibitions Archaeology of Six Dynasties: Gold cicada-shaped ornaments (symbol of rebirth). Revolutionary Relics: Sun Yat-sen’s personal letters & early KMT documents. Visitor Experience Time Tunnel: Glass walkway connecting historic and modern wings—symbolizing past-future dialogue. Tea House: Traditional Ming-style pavilion serving Jinling pastries and Biluochun tea. Rooftop Views: Panoramic cityscapes from the garden (best at sunset). Practical Information Category Details Hours 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (last entry 4:00 PM); Closed Mondays (except holidays). Admission FREE (Passport required; book 1-7 days ahead via Official WeChat). Guided Tours Free English tours at 10:30 AM & 2:00 PM (meet at info desk). Transport Metro Line 2: Minggugong Station (Exit 1), 5-min walk. Time Needed Minimum 3 hours; full day for serious art/history buffs. Why It Stands Out "Where imperial jades meet holographic displays—a seamless dialogue across 5,000 years." UNESCO Partnership: Collaborates with Louvre/British Museum on Asian art exchanges. Tech Integration: AR headsets bring bronzes to life; artifact replicas for tactile exploration. Nearby Pairings Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum (10-min drive): Tomb of Ming dynasty’s founding emperor. Presidential Palace (15-min drive): Modern Chinese history hub.