Folklore represents the customs and habits formed by the people over a long period of production and life. It is the crystallization of the people’s wisdom and a precious cultural heritage. With a history of more than 2,500 years since its establishment, Suzhou has developed distinctive Wu-style customs. The Suzhou Folk Museum, which officially opened to the public in November 1986 to commemorate the 2500th anniversary of Suzhou’s establishment, is a showcase of Suzhou’s folklore and a professional museum in China that focuses on displaying urban folklore.
Currently, the museum exhibits folk artifacts and knowledge around seasonal customs, auspicious customs, and child-rearing customs to enrich cultural life and enhance understanding of Suzhou’s traditional folk culture among friends from all regions and international visitors. Opening hours are Tuesday to Sunday from 09:00 to 17:00; the museum is closed all day on Monday; on New Year’s Eve, it opens from 09:00 to 16:00; during the Spring Festival and Qingming Festival, it opens from 09:00 to 17:00; and on the Dragon Boat Festival, it opens from 09:00 to 17:00. Specific business status is subject to the actual opening conditions on the day. Notable tip: The museum is in close proximity to the Humble Administrator’s Garden, Lion Grove Garden, Suzhou Museum, and Suzhou Garden Museum, and can be visited together.Suzhou Folk Museum
Folklore represents the customs and habits formed by the people over a long period of production and life. It is […]
