Taicang Museum is a comprehensive museum reflecting the local history of Taicang. It was established in 1987 and is the first county (city)-level museum established in Jiangsu Province. The main exhibitions of Taicang Museum are distributed in the former residences of Zhang Pu and Wang Xijue. Zhang Pu’s former residence was built during the Tianqi period of the Ming Dynasty. There are currently three courtyards in succession.
The whole set of buildings has excellent craftsmanship and reasonable layout. The halls correspond to each other and the buildings are connected. It is commonly known as the ‘through-trot horse tower’ and is almost like a ‘maze’. Wang Xijue served as the chief minister in the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. His former residence was built during the Wanli period. There is currently one gate tower with a width of five rooms. The foyer is unique in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces. The cultural relics in the collection of Taicang Museum include many categories such as pottery, porcelain, bronze ware, jade ware, coins, calligraphy and painting. Over the years, cultural relic protection and publicity and education have been carried out, and research on museum collections, local history, and shipping history has been strengthened. The museum has four basic exhibitions: Fushe Memorial Hall, Cultural Relics Exhibition Hall, Taicang Historical Celebrity Hall, and ‘Four Kings’ Memorial Hall. In addition, various temporary exhibitions are held irregularly. Opening hours: Closed all day on Mondays throughout the year; open from 09:00 to 17:00 throughout the year; open from 09:00 to 16:30 throughout the year; open from 09:00 to 16:30 on New Year’s Day. Closed on Mondays (except legal holidays). The specific business status is subject to the opening situation on the day. Service facilities: Scenic area explanation: Interpreter explanation service: Charges for explanations: 30 yuan/time for 1-20 people; 50 yuan/time for more than 21 people. Rental of audio guides: Rental and use of audio tour guides: Charges for renting audio tour guides: 10 yuan/hour.Taicang Museum
Taicang Museum is a comprehensive museum reflecting the local history of Taicang. It was established[...]
