About Suzhou Museum
The Suzhou Museum was founded in 1960 inside the Zhong Wang Fu, a former Taiping Heavenly Kingdom palace. In 2006 it was joined by a new building designed by I. M. Pei in homage to Suzhou's classical garden tradition.
Galleries display archaeology, paintings, calligraphy, and crafts associated with Suzhou — alongside reflecting pools, white-walled courtyards, and a sculptural garden.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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