About
The Ningbo Museum sits at 1000 Shounan Middle Road in Yinzhou District, in Ningbo, a port city in China's Zhejiang Province. Its Chinese name is 宁波博物馆. The museum tells the story of the region, with particular attention to Ningbo's maritime history and its wider regional culture, so it suits visitors who want to understand the city beyond its streets and harbour.
The building
Much of the draw is the building itself. It was designed by the architect Wang Shu and has won an award for its design. Its walls are built partly from recycled materials taken from demolished buildings in the local area, which gives the structure a sense of the city's recent past. Many visitors come as much to see the architecture as the exhibits, and the building repays a slow walk around its exterior before you go inside.
What to expect
- Displays on Ningbo's maritime history and the sea routes that shaped the port
- Exhibits on the culture of the surrounding region
- A museum building that is a subject of interest in its own right
Because the museum is in Yinzhou District rather than the old city centre, it works well as a planned visit rather than a quick stop. Allow time both for the galleries and for the building.
Getting there and planning
For questions before your trip, you can call the museum on +86-574-8298-8555. The full address above is useful to show a taxi driver or to enter into a map application. Check current opening arrangements directly with the museum before you set out, as these are not covered here.