Jiangxi Provincial Museum
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The Jiangxi Provincial Museum in Nanchang, China, is a comprehensive museum established in 1961, housing collections of history, art, and natural history.
Planning your visit
The Jiangxi Provincial Museum in Nanchang holds a collection whose strongest element is ceramics, and the reason is Jingdezhen — the town in this province that has been the centre of Chinese porcelain production for over a thousand years, supplying the imperial court and then the export markets of Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Blue-and-white porcelain as the world knows it was largely made here.
The museum's holdings trace that: Song celadons, Yuan blue-and-white, Ming and Qing imperial wares, and the kiln archaeology behind them. Alongside sit bronzes, including material from the Xin'gan Shang dynasty tomb, which produced spectacular finds far from the supposed Shang heartland and forced revision of how the dynasty's reach was understood.
Nanchang also carries substantial modern political significance as the site of the 1927 uprising conventionally treated as the founding of the People's Liberation Army, and the museum covers revolutionary history accordingly.
Admission is free with reservation. Allow two hours. Bookable options include half-day private guided tours. Current availability is listed below.
Before you book
Where is Jiangxi Provincial Museum?
Jiangxi Provincial Museum is in Nanchang, China. The map on this page marks its exact location.
How long should I allow for Jiangxi Provincial Museum?
Allow two hours. That is the time the collection itself takes at an unhurried pace, before any queue.
Do I need to book Jiangxi Provincial Museum in advance?
Private tours are arranged for a set date and time, so they need booking in advance.