About
The Jiaxing Museum is a municipal museum in Nanhu District, Jiaxing, in China's Zhejiang Province. It is also known in Chinese as 嘉兴博物馆. The museum is located at 399 Qinxie Road, which makes it straightforward to find for visitors already in the city.
What you will see
The museum presents exhibits on the history and culture of Jiaxing. Its collections cover the city's long past and the life of the place over time, giving visitors a sense of the local story as well as its wider setting in Zhejiang.
The museum also tells of Jiaxing's role in the founding of the Chinese Communist Party, a connection that gives many visitors a reason to come. If that chapter of China's history interests you, the museum is a fitting place to learn about it in the city where it took place.
Who it suits
- Visitors interested in local history and regional culture
- Those following the story of the Chinese Communist Party and its origins
- Travellers who want a museum visit as part of a day in Jiaxing
Planning your visit
The museum is at 399 Qinxie Road, Nanhu District, Jiaxing, Zhejiang 314050. For questions before you go, you can call +86-573-82534800. Because details such as opening times and admission can change, it is worth checking them directly with the museum before setting out.
Jiaxing is a city in Zhejiang, and the museum makes a good starting point for exploring its history and culture on foot or by local transport.