Introduction
- Suzhou Museum, a highly regarded regional museum founded on Jan 1, 1960, is a hub for the collection, preservation, study and exhibition of cultural relics. The museum was originally located in Li Xiucheng's palace, the only surviving historic site of the Heavenly Kingdom of Peace (1851-64). Li was a military commander who, by the end of his life, was known as the "Loyal King". Read more
Exhibitions
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Complete and original Pearl Reliquary Pillar on view at Suzhou Museum Have you heard of Suzhou Museum's Pearl Reliquary Pillar from the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), a nationally protected cultural relic prohibited from leaving China? Date: Sept 15, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026 Read more
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Exhibition in Suzhou explores stories of I. M. Pei and his family The Suzhou Museum — the final architectural masterpiece by I. M. Pei (1917-2019) — now presents Where I'm Coming From: I. M. Pei and His Family. Date: July 16, 2026 - Oct 15, 2026 Read more
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Ancient painting to reveal prosperous Suzhou at the city's new exhibition The painting Prosperous Gusu is returning to Suzhou for an exhibition after 20 years. Date: July 11, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026 Read more
Brilliant Collection
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700-year-old gilded silver mirror stand reveals superb aesthetics and craftsmanship Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368)
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A horse-shaped paperweight guards a scholar's desk Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
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Benchmark of mise porcelain from Suzhou Museum Five Dynasties (907-960)
Stories
Fashion meets millennia of history at Suzhou Museum West
With the 2026 VOGUE Forces of Fashion event lighting up Suzhou, here's another stylish spot worth checking out: Suzhou Museum West.
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