Nantong Museum [Photo/mlhaohe.com]

Nantong Museum was established in 1905 by Zhang Jian, a Number One Scholar of the Imperial Exam in the late Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) and a well-known modern Chinese educator, entrepreneur and social activist. As the first public museum in the style of classical gardens in China, it was listed in the key cultural relics unit under the national protection of the State Council of the People's Republic of China in 1988. It was among the first state-level museums in 2008, and was included in the third group of national civilized units in 2011.

Nantong Museum [Photo/mlhaohe.com]

In accordance with the concept of "setting up schools for teaching and learning encyclopedic knowledge" advocated by Zhang Jian, it especially pays attention to historical culture and natural science education. Professor Wu Liangyong, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Engineering, was responsible for designing the museum's new building in 2005.

Nantong Museum [Photo/mlhaohe.com]

Nowadays, with an area of 70,000 square meters, it is a complex of old and new buildings harmonizing its profound cultural background and beautiful environment. Presenting both the elegance of history and splendor of the new era, it is an ideal place for learning about Nantong and its culture, absorbing some science and relaxing.

Tips:

The museum is free

Visiting hours end at 16:30

100 yuan ($ 15.09) is charged for English interpretation