Shaoxing Museum

Shaoxing Museum

Shaoxing Museum is a national AAA-level tourist attraction.

Shaoxing Museum comprehensively showcases the essence of this historic and cultural city. It serves not only as a dazzling symbol of ancient Yue culture but also as a realistic reminder for future generations to learn from history. Designed with the layout of a Jiangnan-style garden, it features lush trees and fragrant flowers in an elegant setting, perfect for leisure.

• A small yet refined city museum where you can quickly learn about the history of Wu and Yue.

Attraction Introduction

Located in the Yuewangcheng Historical and Cultural Protection Zone on the west side of Shaoxing’s ancient city, Shaoxing Museum may not be large in scale but offers fairly rich content. If you wish to gain a general understanding of Shaoxing’s historical development, spending about an hour here will be highly rewarding.

The main exhibition hall of the museum takes its architectural design from the bronze musicians’ house unearthed in Shaoxing. Other sections feature green vegetation flat roofs, with exterior walls clad in bluestone from Shaoxing’s East Lake. In front of the square stands a bronze ancient sword sculpture, serving as an ideal backdrop for photos and rich in cultural meaning. The permanent exhibitions inside are divided into sections such as The Rise of Great Yue, Building the Capital, and Ritual Music Civilizing the People. Most of the displayed artifacts date back to the Wu and Yue periods, including a replica of the Sword of King Goujian of Yue, vividly narrating the history of Yuezhou.

The museum offers paid professional guided tours at approximately 50 RMB per session, lasting around 45 minutes. Additionally, by following the museum’s official WeChat account and entering the artifact number, you can directly access audio introductions and visual materials for the exhibits — a very convenient feature.

Special Tips

1. The museum is not far from Fushan Mountain, and you might consider visiting both sites together.

2. Audio guides are available for rent at 10 RMB per unit, with a deposit of 100 RMB.

Transportation: Bus routes 6, 18, and 23

Address: No. 75 Pianmen Straight Street, Yuecheng District, Shaoxing City

Type: Museum

Recommended Visit Duration: 1–2 hours

Phone: 0575-85096361

Official Website: http://www.shaoxingmuseum.com/

Opening Hours:

Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00–16:30 (open as usual on public holidays); groups must book two days in advance. Closed on Mondays.

Ticket Information:

Free admission.

Further Reading:

· China's National Second-Class Museum