China Museums

21/05/2026

📣 Shijiahe Site Museum officially opened on Monday in Tianmen city, Hubei province, alongside the launch of Hubei's main venue event for the 2026 International Museum Day. 🎉 The Neolithic Shijiahe site is known for its large sacrificial areas, a large number of exquisite jade artifacts, and red pottery cups. Read more: 👇
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21/05/2026

Grain Buds (xiao man) has arrived. 🌾 As the weather grows warmer, shade-loving plants begin to wither, while bitter herbs thrive. 🌞 Wheat is filling and ripening, and the season of golden harvest is just around the corner. Vibrant moments of busy farming are coming.

21/05/2026

At the foot of Yiwulyu Mountain in Jinzhou, Liaoning province, archaeologists have uncovered the imperial mausoleums of the Liao Dynasty (916-1125). ⚱️ Now, more than 200 excavated treasures are on display at Liaoning Provincial Museum, revealing the grand scale, strict burial system, and remarkable craftsmanship of these royal tombs. 🌟

📆Dates: Until Aug 18



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21/05/2026

Dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907), the Jingjiao Stele stands as a unique witness to the introduction and missionary journey of ( ) in China.😃
Undergoing various transitions and an attempt to steal and replace it with a replica, the stele, inscribed with Chinese and foreign script, symbolizes the fusion of Chinese, Buddhist, and Christian cultures, representing a diverse civilization. Explore this invaluable piece of history in the video!

20/05/2026

"Blanc de Chine" refers to the exquisite white porcelain from East China's province, which was exported worldwide over centuries of Maritime Silk Road trade.👏
From the four-looped jar in a bluish white glaze containing four small bottles to the porcelain figurine of Lord Wenchang, Dehua ware shines in both trade and art. It served as a model for European porcelain factories, contributing significantly to their development and prosperity. Explore the timeless allure of the renowned "Blanc de Chine" in the video.

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Step into history and let’s discover the fascinating bronze daggers from the Yuhuangmiao culture at Museum.

Dating back to the Spring and Autumn Period, these artifacts reflect the craftsmanship and social significance of ancient northern tribes. Come discover these precious historical treasures!

20/05/2026

🌟 During a recent regular conservation project of the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, Henan province, workers found traces of Chinese characters in regular script from the Tang Dynasty (618-907) – The Diamond Sutra – on a vertical cliff face about 30 meters above the ground. ✍️ Click to read the full story: 👇
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In the early morning of March 28, workers involved in a conservation project at the Liuzuota area of the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, Henan province, climbed onto scaffolding to inspect potentially dangerous rocks and crevices on the cliff face, as they did every day.

20/05/2026

A grand exhibition of ancient Mayan and Andean civilizations officially opened on Monday at the Capital Museum in Beijing, celebrating International Museum Day. 🌽🌙🐆 Through "maize", "gold", and "jaguar", the exhibition outlines a complete picture of American civilization from subsistence and production to spiritual beliefs and power structures. 👇
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📆Dates: Until Oct 18

A ceremony for Maize·Gold·Jaguar: A Grand Exhibition of Ancient Maya and Andean Civilizations was held at the Capital Museum in Beijing on Sunday.

20/05/2026

The exhibition Treasures of the World: Art of the Mughal Empire has opened at the Nanjing Museum in Jiangsu province. ✨ From dazzling jewelry and exquisite jade ware to delicate glassware, weapons, paintings, and textiles, the exhibition brings together magnificent court treasures from India's Mughal era. 👑 More than a feast for the eyes, it reveals the cultural exchanges and artistic fusion that shaped the period's unique splendor. 😃

📆Dates: Until Aug 25



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20/05/2026

Integrating Western painting skills with the traditional Chinese bird-and-flower painting, Pine, Hawk, and Lingzhi Fungus is created by an Italian court painter Lang Shining (Giuseppe Castiglione) during Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Serving as a pioneer in cultural exchanges between China and the West, Lang Shining injected vitality to the traditional Chinese painting with vivid textures and colors.
Join Palace Museum researcher Nie Hui to delve into this exotic and exquisite Qing court painting.✨

20/05/2026

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