[2025 Huai'an Attraction] Travel Guide for Huai'an Museum (Updated Mar)

Huai'an Museum, located at 146-1 Jiankang West Road, Huai'an City, Jiangsu Province, is a comprehensive local history museum, serving as the city's center for cultural relic collection, exhibition, and archaeological research. It is a National First-Class Museum. Originally established in March 1959, the museum features the large-scale permanent exhibition "National Historical and Cultural City—Huai'an," consciously conveying to visitors the most influential aspects of Huai'an's history. The first phase of the new museum, with a construction area of 5,000 square meters, was completed in October 1997. In 2004, the museum underwent expansion and renovation. Initially occupying an area of 5 mu (approximately 0.33 hectares) with a construction area of 7,000 square meters, the museum now covers 13 mu (approximately 0.87 hectares) with a total construction area of 12,000 square meters. Huai'an Museum boasts a rich collection. Highlights include the engraved bronze ware, bronze chariot ornaments, and double-chimneyed primitive porcelain covered incense burners unearthed from the Warring States Period tomb at Gaozhuang in 1978; the wooden drum chariot unearthed from the Warring States Period tomb at Yunhe Village in 2004; and the collection of modern and contemporary calligraphy and paintings donated by Mr. Xu Bofu in 1984. On May 18, 2024, Huai'an Museum was designated as a National First-Class Museum (fifth batch). Starting February 10, 2025, Huai'an Museum announced the permanent cancellation of its "closed days," becoming the first prefecture-level museum in the country to be open year-round. Huai'an Museum

Get a map at the service desk before entering the museum and plan your route. I focused on the history and culture exhibition hall, where the artifacts are exquisite, from ancient pottery to Ming and Qing paintings and calligraphy, making you feel like you are traveling through time and space. The museum's treasure, the Golden Beast, is a must-see, with its exquisite craftsmanship and grandeur. If you are tired of walking, you can sit in the rest area on the second floor and enjoy the view outside the window. The takeaway is that this trip is worth it! Not only is it free, but you can also learn a lot. Seeing those artifacts gave me a deeper understanding of Huai'an's historical heritage. Next time, I will bring my friends to savor Huai'an's past and present.

Huai'an Museum is an important window showcasing the historical and cultural heritage of Huai'an. The museum houses a rich collection of artifacts and artworks, ranging from ancient ceramics to modern calligraphy and paintings. Each piece reflects the deep historical and cultural roots of Huai'an. Here, one can gain an in-depth understanding of the historical changes and cultural development of Huai'an. The current main exhibition at Huai'an Museum is titled 'National Historical and Cultural City - Huai'an,' which is divided into seven sections: The Dawn of Civilization, Chu Charm and Han Style, The Key to the North and South, The Hub of Canal Transport, The Important Salt Gate, The Key to River Management, and The Emergence of Heroes. These sections highlight the local cultural heritage. Notable among the exhibits are the inscribed bronze artifacts, bronze chariot fittings, and a double-chimney primitive porcelain censer with a lid from the Warring States period, unearthed from the Gaozhuang Warring States Tomb in 1978; the modern calligraphy and paintings donated by Mr. Xu Bopu in 1984; and the wooden drum cart unearthed from the Warring States Tomb in Canal Village in 2004. The Gaozhuang Warring States Tomb was excavated in 1978 in Gaozhuang, Chengnan Township, Qingpu District, Huai'an City. This tomb is the first large pre-Qin tomb discovered in northern Jiangsu. The wooden drum cart from the Warring States Tomb in Canal Village is a national first-class cultural relic. The bronze yi (a type of vessel) displayed in Huai'an Museum, unearthed from the Gaozhuang Warring States Tomb in Huaiyin, has scenes from the 'Classic of Mountains and Seas' inscribed on its inner wall. This is currently the earliest known artifact in China depicting deities, birds, and beasts from the 'Classic of Mountains and Seas.' Be sure not to miss it when you visit! In May 2024, Huai'an Museum was upgraded to a national first-class museum. Huai'an Museum

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