Explore the Ningbo Museum and unlock the thousand-year-old splendor of Ningbo

**In-depth Tour Guide for Ningbo Museum｜Travel through 7,000 years and touch the soul of a city** **📍Address**: No. 1000, Shounan Middle Road, Yinzhou District, Ningbo City (near Yinzhou Park) **⏰Opening hours**: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-17:00 (no admission at 16:00), closed on Monday (except statutory holidays) ### **Architecture: A "talking" city** Ningbo Museum itself is an art exhibit. Architect Wang Shu used millions of bricks and tiles from the demolition of Ningbo's old city to build this "historical city wall" that resembles sails and mountains. The collision between the rough wall texture and geometric lines seems to freeze thousands of years in it. It is recommended to walk around the museum first to feel the vicissitudes of life as light and shadow flow between the bricks and tiles. A casual shot can be a humanistic blockbuster. ### **Exploring the exhibition hall: Unlocking the code of Ningbo floor by floor** **1️⃣ Second floor｜"Oriental Shenzhou-Ningbo Historical Exhibition"** 7000 years of civilization history is condensed here. From the rice-growing civilization of Hemudu, the "secret color" legend of Yue Kiln celadon, to the prosperous port city of the "Maritime Silk Road" in the Tang and Song dynasties, the bronze axe of "Feathered Man Racing" in the Warring States Period and the underground palace model of Tianfeng Pagoda with silver carvings from the Southern Song Dynasty in the display cabinets are particularly shocking. Strolling through the seven themed chapters, it’s like having a conversation with Ningbo people of all generations, and understanding the openness and tenacity of this city. **2️⃣ Third floor｜Bamboo carving art and old Ningbo folk customs** - **Bamboo carving art hall**: desk decorations for literati in Ming and Qing dynasties, with exhibits such as the "Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove" pen holder and Dongfang Shuo seated statue as representatives. The knife technique is as delicate as a painting, and it is the pinnacle of Chinese bamboo carving art. - **"Ala Lao Ningbo" Folk Customs Exhibition**: Wander through the restored streets of the Republic of China, see red and gold lacquered wooden barrels, bone and wood inlaid furniture, and feel the fireworks of market life. The wedding customs and New Year rituals of old Ningbo are reproduced, evoking nostalgic memories of generations. **3️⃣ First Floor｜Special Exhibition and Digital Exhibition Hall (Recommended for 2025)** The 2025 special exhibition "Ancient Jiangnan: Land, Sea, Mountains and Rivers" focuses on the new archaeological discoveries of the 50th anniversary of the Hemudu culture, and 3D technology restores the living scenes of the ancestors; the "Our Dinosaurs" special exhibition uses interactive devices to attract parent-child families. The "Silk Road Without Borders" in the digital exhibition hall recreates the grand scene of maritime trade with holographic projection, creating a strong sense of immersion. ### **Practical tips** - **Reservation**: Free admission, but reservation is required 1 day in advance on the Ningbo Museum official account (it is recommended to avoid weekend peaks during peak season). - **Transportation**: Take Metro Line 3 to Yinzhou District Government Station, or take Bus No. 107, 166, etc.; if you drive, you can park at Yinzhou Park Parking Lot. - **Guide**: Free guides are available at 10:00 and 14:00 every day, and audio guides can also be rented (20 yuan/unit). - **Nearby Linkage**: It is only a 5-minute walk to Yinzhou Park, where you can stroll along the lake or go boating to experience the leisure of modern Ningbo. If you have enough time, you can visit the Ningbo Gang Museum (15 minutes by car) to learn more about the gang culture. ### **Travel Tips** - The cafe in the museum offers Ningbo specialty cakes (such as dragon and phoenix golden balls), which you can enjoy for a while; the souvenir shop recommends bamboo bookmarks and Yue kiln celadon replicas, which are exquisite and portable. - Photography tips: After 3pm, the light and shadow of the west exterior wall are best; the top terrace overlooks the new city skyline, with a strong contrast between the past and the present. Ningbo Museum not only displays history, but also serves as a container of the soul of a city. Here, every step is a whisper with time, and every glance is a collision of cultures.