Location & How to Get There

NanJing Museum sits at No. 321 Zhongshan East Road in Xuanwu District, Nanjing. It’s super easy to reach: hop on Metro Line 2 and get off at Xianhe Bridge station—the museum is just a 10-minute walk away. If you’re driving, there’s a parking lot nearby, but it gets busy on weekends. Bonus tip: It’s right next to Zhongshan Ling Mausoleum, so you can combine two iconic spots in one trip!

History & Scale: A Museum with Roots

NanJing Museum isn’t just old—it’s the oldest museum in China and ranks among the country’s top three (alongside the Palace Museum in Beijing and Shaanxi History Museum). Opened way back in 1933, it’s like a time capsule with over 420,000 treasures inside. Whether you’re into ancient dyna