Ningbo Museum

The Ningbo Museum is located at 1000 Shounan Middle Road, Yinzhou District, Ningbo, near Yinzhou Park. The building is a representative work of the "New Ruralism" style of Wang Shu, the first Chinese Pritzker Architecture Prize laureate. It is one of Ningbo's key cultural projects during the 11th Five-Year Plan period, with an investment of 250 million yuan. The museum occupies 60 mu (approximately 66 acres) and has a total floor area of 30,000 square meters. The exhibition hall is divided into three floors. The first floor houses temporary special exhibitions. The second floor features the themed exhibition "Eastern 'Shenzhou' - Ningbo History Exhibition," which tells the story of Ningbo from ancient times to its establishment as a provincial capital, and then to its development as an international port and southeastern metropolis. The third floor houses special exhibitions on bamboo carvings and Ningbo folk customs.



The architectural appearance of Ningbo Museum is very distinctive and has won major awards in the architectural field. The designer is Wang Shu, a famous local architect in Ningbo.



The museum's exterior walls are made of a lot of old bricks and tiles removed from old buildings in Ningbo.



There are still symbols left on the bricks and tiles when they were fired. If you are a local in Ningbo, you may be able to find the bricks and tiles from your home.



The museum is surrounded by lotus ponds and reed ponds.



The traditional charm and modern fashion sense form a wonderful contrast

If you want to understand a city, visit its museums. I'm not particularly interested in museums, but I was captivated by the building's exterior. Designed by Wang Shu, the first Chinese recipient of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, the museum's exterior features reclaimed bricks and tiles from Ningbo's older buildings. Some of the walls are tilted, and if you look closely, you can even spot markings from their original firing. The museum is free and has three floors of exhibition halls, showcasing precious bronzes and porcelain from the prehistoric Hemudu culture to modern times. The visit takes about two hours and is absolutely worth it!

Ningbo Museum is located at No. 1000, Shounan Middle Road, Yinzhou District, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province. Its building is a representative work of the "New Ruralism" style of Wang Shu, the first Chinese winner of the "Pritzker Architecture Prize". It is one of the key cultural projects of Ningbo's "Eleventh Five-Year Plan". It has an investment of 250 million yuan, covers an area of 60 acres, and has a total construction area of 30,000 square meters.

Ningbo Museum opened to the public free of charge on December 5, 2008. Its exhibits include more than 60,000 precious bronzes, porcelains, bamboo carvings, jades, calligraphy and paintings, gold and silver wares, and folk customs from the prehistoric Hemudu culture to modern times.

The Ningbo Museum stands out from the surrounding CBD. Built after Wang Shu won the Pritzker Prize, it boasts a rugged, masculine style. From a distance, it resembles a stranded ship or a sliced-apart mountain. The thousands of blue bricks and gray tiles on the exterior walls are recycled from the demolished old house of my grandmother's family, creating a hardcore, artistic atmosphere that emerges from the ruins. The third-floor terrace offers the illusion of a post-apocalyptic sci-fi film. The curatorial imagination is so vast it could encompass the 7,000-year-old Hemudu site, from the Sword of the King of Yue to the Wangong sedan chair, from a mahjong wall dismantled from the old city to a real-life sand table of the Sanjiangkou freight terminal. Parents strolling their children and young vloggers have their fill. On weekend afternoons, the glass curtain wall is a playful shimmer of light and shadow, reminiscent of Inception. The first-floor cultural and creative shop sells Yue Kiln celadon refrigerator magnets, a wallet-friendly exercise. Best of all, they're free! However, eating nearby requires a two-kilometer run. Bring your own snacks to enjoy the rooftop terrace, where you can watch the pigeons dance wildly in the city hall square.



Wear brightly colored clothes when checking in and use a wide-angle lens when taking photos.

The entire building of the museum was designed by a famous architect and is very famous.

Therefore, many young people come here specifically to take photos and check in. In order to save time, many people don’t even enter the museum, but take photos outside and leave.

As for the collection of cultural relics, there is a lack of "treasures of the town". After all, Ningbo is not a city known for its historical heritage like Shaanxi and Nanjing.

Unlike other museums, which are dignified, solemn, and conventional, the Ningbo Museum's outline is jagged and distorted. The exterior materials and architectural composition are improvisations, seemingly without any "planning." Walls range from piles of broken black, red, and gray bricks and old tiles—on closer inspection, you can even spot markings from their original firing times—to exposed, rough concrete walls. One building may be normal, while the one next to it may be tilted... It's a unique and ingenious experience.

The museum's designer, Wang Shu, is currently the dean of the School of Architecture at the China Academy of Art. He has won the Pritzker Architecture Prize, known as the "Nobel Prize in Architecture." His works combine modernity with traditional Chinese elements, creating a stylish, innovative, and approachable experience. He frequently uses recycled bricks and tiles to create "tile walls" in his buildings, demonstrating his commitment to the waste of building materials. This building itself is a work of art worthy of appreciation, and has even become a popular online destination.

The museum appears to be built on a pile of rubble, but it is actually interspersed with water features and saplings. The building is an irregular polyhedron, and the walls are infused with his specialty, "tile walls," which incorporate old bricks and tiles. These old bricks and tiles are relics from the old city renovation and are also cultural relics.

As a museum that records the city, its collections and exhibitions are very rich.

We came to Ningbo Museum specifically for the current special exhibition "Watching over Endangered Animals Exhibition", and we were not disappointed. This is really the best education base. When we arrived, there were indeed many children here. They learned about animals from an early age and understood that animals coexist with us rather than being hostile.

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The [Watching] Endangered Animals exhibition, a special museum exhibit located on the right-hand side of the first floor, isn't large, but it uses simple text, a historical timeline, visually stunning animal photos, and authentic (and precious) specimens to educate people about endangered species and promote conservation. The specimens are incredibly lifelike, with sounds of the animals playing, and each specimen includes a description of its habits and conservation status. I truly hope! I truly hope! All of us can learn from history and cherish the little creatures around us. The Earth never belonged to us, but to all living things! I hope that through our efforts, and those of future generations, we can reduce animal extinction. I truly don't want future children to have to imagine animals alive by looking at specimens in museums. That would be a tragedy for all of humanity.

The exhibition ended on August 30th, and I feel very lucky.

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The special exhibition opposite the endangered animal exhibition is a lace exhibition from Nottingham, which lace lovers can come and see.

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The museum has three floors. In addition to the special exhibition on the first floor, the second and third floors are regular exhibition halls, such as the History Museum, Folk Museum, etc., and there is also a cafe on the third floor.

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TIPS: Please make an online reservation at "Ningbo Museum" one day in advance, and you can enter on the day with the reservation text message.

The Ningbo Museum, a masterpiece of the "New Ruralism" style of Wang Shu, the first Chinese Pritzker Architecture Prize laureate, is a building unto itself, its architectural appeal overshadowing the museum's interior. Its striking exterior and interior design have also made it a popular online destination.

It’s quite a long way from the old city to the museum. You can take the subway to Yinzhou District Government Station and then take a shared bicycle to get there.

If you fly to Ningbo early like me, you can choose to go to the museum as your first stop. You can take a taxi there, which is about 10 kilometers away, closer than going to the city center. After the visit, you can take a taxi back to the city center.

Wang Shu, the first Chinese Pritzker Prize laureate, created a masterpiece in the Neo-Russian style. I didn't visit the exhibits; I went solely for the architecture. Admission is free, with a limited number of 3,000 tickets available daily, including 500 reserved tickets, while supplies last. Get off at Yinzhou District Government Station on Metro Line 3.

On November 21, 2024, my mother and I went to Ningbo for a trip. The first stop was the Ningbo Museum. The museum has a unique design and is very local.

The exterior of the building is very nice. But the collection inside is a bit average.

The appearance is unique. There are not many people there on weekdays, but during the National Day holiday, you can only look at it from outside the door.

It was unbelievable that there was a long queue of tourists waiting to enter the museum under the scorching sun. The lobby on the first floor was bustling with so many children that it was like a children's playground.

When I was working in Ningbo, I used the weekend to check in at the filming location of the movie "Search". It was full of artistic architecture and I recommend it.

The building is an art exhibit. There are few things in the exhibition hall and it is free to visit.

The building is very distinctive. It is very pleasant to buy a cup of coffee and bask in the sun on the roof.

A very nice place, just in the past few days the weather is not good so I came to visit. It introduces the history of Ningbo and the architecture itself is also very unique.

Just from the appearance, it is the most beautiful museum in China

The volunteers were enthusiastic. The exhibits were average quality, but the text was well-organized. But it was terrifying when the security guards locked the doors of the exhibition hall without asking visitors to come out at closing time...

The architectural form is designed with mountains, water and ocean as the concept, and is decorated with tiled walls made of Ming and Qing dynasty bricks and tiles collected from the public and concrete walls cast from bamboo, highlighting the characteristics of Jiangnan folk houses.

The building itself is an "exhibit", and many people even come here just to see the building.

Arriving at 9:00 am, there was already a long line – that's the charm of the museum. However, we were let in quickly, and we were inside in 15 minutes. The museum has relatively few unearthed artifacts; we only saw artifacts from the underground palace of Tianfeng Pagoda. The museum focuses on the historical transformations of Ningbo. The architectural design of the museum is both retro and artistic, and it represents the "New Vernacular" style of Wang Shu, the first Chinese winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize.

This building is really artistic and the interior is also very distinctive.

Ningbo Museum is open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and closes at 5:00 PM. It is closed on Mondays (except national holidays).

The Ningbo Museum was designed by the architectural master Wang Shu. It is said that Master Wang Shu was unemployed and in seclusion for 4 years just for this masterpiece, and won the "Pritzker Architecture Prize" for it, becoming the first architect in China to receive this honor.

The Ningbo Museum, which carries historical culture, is itself a huge historical and cultural exhibit. I came here just to see this exhibit.

I have been thinking about visiting this place for two years. Every time I go to a city, the museum is a must-see. It contains the past and future of this city! Ningbo Museum itself has architectural beauty and is comparable to Suzhou Museum.

Because the documentary "Yangtze River" planted seeds for me, I decided to go there just for the architecture. The designer is Wang Shu

There were a lot of people there, and I just took a quick look around, but it didn't leave any impression.

The famous "Tile Wall" is a collection of old tiles from over thirty villages on the original site, used to create the museum's exterior. The museum building itself is an exhibit, and many people even come just to see the architecture. It has also become a popular check-in spot in Ningbo. Unfortunately, it rained heavily on the day I visited, making it difficult to take good photos. The museum doesn't have many exhibits, but it does have a relatively large collection of pictures and text, introducing Ningbo's history and development, as well as its historical cuisine.

With my bestie, we can spend an afternoon here, listening to the tour guide explain the history, understanding the city, and enjoying the scenery. I suggest coming when the weather is cooler. I really experienced the high temperature of 40 degrees. 😄

Ningbo Museum is definitely the most satisfying attraction on our trip, and it's free. Just bring your ID card to the self-service ticket machine at the entrance to print a ticket.

First of all, the museum building itself is very beautiful and has a lot of flavor. It feels like any photo taken here is a blockbuster. This is the most satisfying photo my friend and I took in Ningbo. It has a particularly literary and artistic feel.

Secondly, the museum's collection is quite rich. It took us almost three hours to finish it. It introduced various aspects of Ningbo's history, culture, homestays, etc. The whole reading was quite informative. Although I couldn't remember everything, I got a better understanding of the city of Ningbo. When we went out to play later, some place names and some buildings were inspired by the museum's introduction. I felt more cultured, hahaha~

Ningbo residents are truly blessed. From the beautifully designed exhibition halls, to the rich collections, to the impeccable music, even the casual, unsigned murals are richly and delicately painted.

Frankly speaking, if it were just a local museum, I wouldn't have come here specifically to visit unless it had something special. But the architect of this local museum happened to be a well-known architect, whose work I'd seen before, so I brought my parents here.

The museum's exterior is shaped like a fragment of a mountain, clad in tiled walls and bamboo-textured concrete from eastern Zhejiang. The exterior walls incorporate reclaimed bricks and tiles from Ningbo's historic buildings. The cracked and slightly tilted structures above two stories create an abstract mountain form, blending Ningbo's regional cultural characteristics and traditional architectural elements with modern forms and techniques.

The museum is free to visit and you can enter with your ID card.

Maybe it happened to be the weekend, compared to the local customs exhibitions seen in other places, the one here was much more lively. There were little cultural relics workers with banners slung across their shoulders giving explanations to everyone. They were very professional and organized, which was quite interesting.

The building is unique. All exterior bricks and tiles were salvaged from old Ningbo homes and were designed by renowned architect Wang Shu. The museum is closed on Mondays, except for national holidays. Admission is free on all other days. The History Museum, themed "Oriental Shenzhou," showcases the comprehensive history of Ningbo's development from prehistoric Hemudu to the Republic of China. The Folklore Museum, themed "Old Ningbo," showcases unique Ningbo-style time-honored establishments such as Gangyagou, Loumaoji, and Zhuangyuanlou.

It's very beautiful and worth visiting. It's not far from the train station, Chenghuang Temple, etc. You can take the bus directly to it.

The Ningbo Museum's designer is Wang Shu, whose ancestral home is Jiaokou, Shanxi, and who was born in Urumqi, Xinjiang. Judging by these two points, their lives do intersect somewhat. The museum itself is a work of art, and many people reportedly come solely for the architecture. The museum's exterior features reclaimed bricks and tiles from Ningbo's historic buildings. Five years ago, Wang Shu won the Pritzker Architecture Prize, the Nobel Prize of architecture, becoming the first Chinese citizen to receive the award.

On my trip to Ningbo, the place I wanted to see most was the Ningbo Museum. Unfortunately, I hadn't done a good job of planning. After taking a taxi to the museum in the typhoon rain, I learned it was closed on Mondays. I was so frustrated. I had no choice but to take another taxi the next morning, around 7:00 AM. It was still early, before the museum opened, so I had the chance to walk around and take in the museum. When it opened at 9:00 PM, I couldn't wait to go inside and take in the artwork.

The Ningbo Museum is located in Yinzhou District, a little outside the city center and adjacent to the Ningbo Municipal Government. Its spacious grounds and unique architecture offer a breathtaking glimpse into Ningbo's history. It's well worth a visit. The first floor is still under renovation and not yet fully operational, but the roof and natural light are excellent. The second floor houses the main exhibition hall, which showcases Ningbo's history from the Hemudu period to modern commerce. The third floor also features an outdoor exhibition hall, and the Folk Customs Hall, constructed with authentic materials, authentically recreates the development of Ningbo's commerce and residential areas. I hired a guide and spent three hours exploring the museum.

I've been to museums in many cities, but the Ningbo Museum has the most unique architectural style. First of all, the architecture left a very good impression on me. As for the exhibits, they follow the usual style of domestic museums. Apart from the localized content, there's nothing special about the other exhibits. Just follow the signs. Many people are taking photos on the third-floor rooftop. It's definitely a favorite spot for those who enjoy a fresh and artistic style.

The museum is not small, but there are not many things in it. They are all very local. The items on display are of high quality and worth visiting. It is recommended to set aside 1.5 hours to take your time to look around.

I really like the architectural design style of the museum. It is amazing when you walk in. There are different theme exhibitions every once in a while. It is suitable for frequent visits. The key is that it is free. I must recommend it. I highly recommend it.

Located in Yinzhou District, it is far from the city center. The building is a modernist one with exhibition halls for cultural relics, folk customs and crafts.

Compared with the museums in SH's big cities, it can be said that it is even better.

They all have their own unique flavors, but the local heat is unbearable, and it's a bit hard to travel between outdoor venues...

The building itself is very interesting and worth a visit. When the weather is good, the photos with blue sky and white clouds are also very impressive! This is a bit far from the museum and art gallery. There is a cafe on the top floor that is perfect for a day of leisure. Hipsters will definitely like this place. Look at the photos hahaha

Ningbo Museum is located at No. 1000, Shounan Middle Road, Yinzhou District. Its building is a representative work of the "New Ruralism" style of Wang Shu, the first Chinese winner of the "Pritzker Architecture Prize". It houses more than 60,000 cultural relics.

It records the history, culture, and customs of Ningbo. It's a great experience to take your time to explore and see. The children's experience hall only allows children to read books and not participate in the activities, which is a bit thin, which is a pity. Previously, at the Nanjing Museum, there were various activities that allowed younger children to participate, which was quite nice.

Located in Yinzhou District, the Ningbo Museum is a comprehensive museum focused on humanities, history, and art, showcasing regional characteristics. Admission is free, with admission from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and closing at 5:00 PM. The museum is closed on Mondays. Designed by renowned architect Wang Shu, the building resembles a ship coming ashore. Its exterior is constructed from reclaimed bricks and tiles from Ningbo's historic buildings, making it a truly remarkable attraction.

The museum's walls are decorated in two ways. One is the tiled wall, a unique Zhejiang practice of "building with scrap bricks and tiles." Tens of thousands of Ming and Qing dynasty bricks and tiles are collected and hand-laid by local residents, allowing the old building to continue its life within the new. The other is the use of bamboo strips infused into concrete, creating a surface that reflects the texture of bamboo.

The museum is divided into three floors. The special exhibition halls on the first and third floors change their theme every so often. I personally think the History Hall on the second floor and the Folklore Hall on the third floor are must-sees. We were lucky enough to meet a volunteer guide who guided us from the second floor up the hall. He was very knowledgeable and followed us all the way.

The History Museum is divided into two exhibition halls. The first hall introduces the history and cultural relics of Ningbo from Hemudu to the late Ming Dynasty, including ancient Siming (Hemudu culture-Warring States Period) - expansion of Sanjiang (Qin Dynasty-mid and late Tang Dynasty) - establishment of the state capital (mid and late Tang Dynasty-Five Dynasties) - international port city (Song Dynasty-RMB) - sea settlement Ningbo (Ming Dynasty); the second hall mainly introduces the history of Qing Dynasty.

The "Ala Lao Ningbo" Folk Customs Museum showcases Ningbo's many customs and time-honored brands. I learned the origins of names like Gangyagou (Gan Ya Gou) and Zhuang RMB Building (Zhuang RMB Lou). The "Ten Miles of Red Makeup," "Thousand Workers' Bed," and "Gold and Gold Lacquer" are all stunning.

The direct bus journey takes about an hour. Located in Yinzhou District, the Ningbo Museum is a comprehensive museum featuring cultural history, art, and regional characteristics. Admission is free, and admission is from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, closing at 5:00 PM. It is closed on Mondays. The Ningbo Museum boasts a unique exterior design, designed by renowned architect Wang Shu. The building resembles a ship coming ashore. The exterior walls are constructed from reclaimed bricks and tiles from Ningbo's historic buildings, making it a truly remarkable attraction.

It was almost 2 o'clock. The whole museum has 3 floors and tells a lot about the development history of Ningbo. It is still worth a visit.

The third floor also sells some interesting Ningbo local pastries. I recommend you take a break on the rooftop terrace after buying some.

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It is open to the public free of charge, and entry is prohibited from 4 pm. Please refer to the official website for specific times.

The Ningbo Museum is a bit far from the city center, but it's easily accessible by public transportation. The main building is quite distinctive, reminiscent of an ancient city wall. Admission is free, though closed on Mondays. There are occasional lectures and events. The collection includes some rare artifacts, making it a great place to visit. The facilities are very new, and the public restrooms are very clean. There's hot water, and brochures and cultural relics brochures are available for pick-up.

The museum is closed on Mondays, so be sure to check the time. I really like the materials used in the building, and the way the windows are opened is very interesting. There is an exhibition about old Ningbo inside, so it is worth a visit for anyone interested in architecture and Ningbo history.

The museum building is very nice, designed by Wang Shu. Whether it is the history of Ningbo or other exhibitions, it is worth seeing

After entering the museum, you can borrow a free interpreter at the service center with your ID card, and you will be able to hear the explanations on the second floor. The place name gallery is displayed in the lobby on the first floor, and it is good to have some old photos on display.

The exterior is more handsome than the interior. In short, the architectural style is very beautiful, and the interior is also good. It is worth a visit and the photos are beautiful.

The exhibits can probably be seen in an hour, but the architecture is very impressive.

It's really a very attentive museum with 7000 years of history. It's worth a visit to Ningbo.

This is my second time in Ningbo, and I love it even more. It has the bustling modern city, yet also boasts a rich cultural heritage. I feel like the city has done a fantastic job preserving its ancient culture. I got an unexpected Uber discount in Ningbo, with a ride to Tianyi Square costing around 10 yuan. The museum's design is truly stunning, and once inside, I learned a lot. Museums are the best and most convenient way to get to know a city. Ningbo has so many museums, including the Art Museum on the Bund and the Education Museum near where I live. Regardless of size, they all have their own unique charm. Not far from the Ningbo Museum is Yinzhou Park, which I heard is the largest park in Ningbo. I didn't go there due to time constraints, but you should definitely check it out; the surrounding area is quite nice. Uber is even more convenient than driving. I think Ningbo will be a city I'll want to visit often!

Chinese architect Wang Shu has been awarded the 2012 Pritzker Architecture Prize. He has designed numerous museums, libraries, and other buildings in China, recognized for their aesthetic and environmental performance. The Pritzker Architecture Prize is an annual award given to individual architects and is considered the Nobel Prize of architecture.

Designed by Wang Shu, the Ningbo Museum, using recycled building materials, boasts an ingenious design and unique shape. A new landmark for Ningbo!

The content of Ningbo Museum is even more colorful, including the ocean, business groups, and cities. Here you can learn about the past and present of Ningbo!

The museum has a very design-conscious appearance. Many of the tiles on the exterior walls are bricks and tiles from the ancient city walls, giving it a sense of history.

It is a bit far from the city, but fortunately I drove there myself. The Folk Museum is interesting and the exterior architecture is quite distinctive.

The outer building is quite special, the interior is very modern, there are regular folk activities, but there is no special treasure of the town hall, it is worth a visit

Unique design, a good place to learn about Ningbo

The filming location of "Come on, Intern", the museum's exterior walls are built with demolished bricks, which is environmentally friendly and has a cultural atmosphere.

Ningbo Museum, located at 1000 Shounan Middle Road, Yinzhou District, Ningbo, is the core and showcase of Ningbo's urban culture. It is a comprehensive museum focused on exhibiting humanities, history, and art, with distinctive regional characteristics. The innovative design integrates Ningbo's regional cultural characteristics and traditional architectural elements with modern forms and techniques, resulting in a simple yet dynamic form, a rigorous yet innovative exterior, and a full expression of uniqueness, artistry, economy, advancement, functionality, and safety.

It was undergoing major renovations when I went there, so I missed seeing many of the exhibition halls, which was a bit of a shame.

This is a fantastic museum that exceeded my expectations. First of all, the exterior is truly unique. The exhibitions inside are also very interesting. It's free and suitable for all ages.

As an architecture enthusiast, I headed straight for Ningbo the moment I arrived. Wang Shu needs no introduction in the architectural world, so let's talk about the Ningbo Museum, which he designed and built. The entire museum embodies his design philosophy, utilizing ancient Chinese building materials in a modern way. You can see bricks, tiles, and other discarded materials reassembled to form the walls. Furthermore, the museum blends Ningbo's regional cultural characteristics and traditional architectural elements with modern forms and techniques, resulting in a simple yet dynamic design and a rigorous yet creative exterior. The interior layout is also quite sophisticated. I just don't quite understand the seemingly random placement of the structures on the roof; I think it could be better.

In my opinion, the Ningbo Museum's exterior is far more striking than its exhibits. Its antique facade, seemingly constructed from broken bricks and tiles, is quite intriguing. Inside, several halls showcase Ningbo's historical relics, folk customs, and traditional specialties. The Folk Museum has a shop where you can buy some traditional Ningbo pastries. Since the museum is free, it's quite popular. Most people flock to the constructed areas for photos.

I didn’t want to go at first, but because of my friend’s insistence, I visited the Ningbo Museum on a cold afternoon. Unexpectedly, it was full of surprises.

The Ningbo Museum's exterior is striking, its irregular corners cutting through the damp, cold air and creating a unique sense of solemnity and awe. Looking up at the tall, gray walls, the rich atmosphere of history seems to wash over me.

The museum is naturally open to the public free of charge. The first floor is an empty hall, and you can pick up your own admission ticket at the entrance as a souvenir.

The actual exhibition hall begins on the second floor. Through detailed artifacts and vivid audio and video, the hall documents the millennia-long history of Ningbo, from prehistoric times when people ate raw meat and drank blood to the modern era. The collection is rich and comprehensive, covering every aspect of people's production and life. The audio-visual system and numerous constructed models create a truly immersive experience. Some of the historical events are even accompanied by several large-scale oil paintings, which are incredibly impressive.

The exhibition hall on the third floor seems to introduce the folk culture of the Ningbo area, including food, festivals, opera, costumes, and so on. There is also a bamboo weaving hall that seems to be under renovation and closed. There is also a large terrace on the third floor with a view of the surrounding scenery, although it seems that you can't see much. However, it seems that it is a good choice to bask in the sun when the weather is good.

Overall, I think it's more suitable for students to learn from and for the elderly to reminisce about. Younger children may not have enough knowledge and may not be interested.

Located in Yinzhou District, there is a large square park outside. The entire Ningbo Museum is very creative in design.

I didn't go in for reference, just walked around outside, haha

Apart from the inconvenience of its remote location, the interior is quite nice. This building is very famous in the domestic architectural circle. I think it is worth a visit for those who are interested in architecture. However, maybe my expectations of it were too high. After walking around inside, I felt that there was not much content.

The Ningbo Museum is located at 1000 Shounan Middle Road, Yinzhou District, Ningbo, opposite the Yinzhou District Government. It's a comprehensive museum focused on humanities, history, and art, showcasing regional characteristics. The building itself exudes a sense of history, a style I personally admire. The museum consists of three floors. The first floor houses the Special Exhibition Hall, which is generally unremarkable, but features events every Saturday. The second floor features the "Oriental Shenzhou" exhibition hall, showcasing and exploring the history of Ningbo, Hemudu, and other regions during the Tang and Ming dynasties. The third floor houses the Bamboo Carving Hall and the Folk Customs Hall, showcasing Ningbo's unique shops and restaurants, including the Qing Dynasty's "Ten Miles of Red Makeup." The museum's most valuable treasure is the Republic of China-era Wangong sedan chair, a luxurious and valuable piece of historical significance, said to be extremely valuable. Admission is free to the public, making it a perfect place to bring children to learn about Ningbo's history and culture. Highly recommended!

Today's architecture is all Westernized and modernized, lacking any local or ethnic characteristics. Walking into Tokyo, you might wonder if you're still in China. Wang Shu's work incorporates local characteristics, with facades constructed entirely of discarded bricks and tiles. He embraces what modern architecture has discarded, creating a building with a sense of age that evokes a nostalgic memory. Touch each brick and tile, and you'll discover that they bear not only the marks of time but also the stories of our older generation.

The building is very stylish and was designed by Wang Shu, who won the Pritzker Prize. The main exhibition hall is an introduction to the history of Ningbo. Here, you can basically understand the main historical context of Ningbo, and also understand the value of Ningbo’s various parks, ruins and temples. When you come here, you will feel the richness of Ningbo. One or two days of sightseeing will not be enough to understand it in depth.

I have always felt that any comment on architecture must be based on seeing it with one’s own eyes, because no matter how many pictures or videos one has seen, one will have a different experience when one is actually there.

During a design defense, my advisor gave me this comment: "Your theories are excellent, but, frankly, they're not fully reflected in your design." I never imagined I'd one day make the same comment about a building, let alone the Ningbo Museum.

While writing my thesis, I read a lot of articles about Ningbo. From the metaphor of the overall mountain-shaped design, the functional divisions, the bamboo cement molds, to the reused materials and customized load-bearing structure, I was truly impressed. The humanistic spirit in the recycling of rubble was particularly moving. However, standing in front of the building in person, I felt far less moved and shocked than the initial reading. Instead, the undeniable gap between its core values and its architectural expression became increasingly clear.

It's undeniable that a museum's value is closely tied to its collections. However, I believe that a museum's purpose isn't simply to protect its collections through walls and rooftops. The architecture itself should be the most direct embodiment of regional characteristics, and this is especially true for local museums. "Regional characteristics" here don't refer to superficial eaves, angled corners, blue bricks, and black tiles, nor do they deliberately imitate or emulate a specific era or style. Rather, it's the essential cultural heritage that remains after stripping away symbolic stereotypes. If I forget all my pre-visit research, for me, the Ningbo Museum's connection to Ningbo is simply its location. If this building were removed from its geographical constraints and placed in any other country or region, I doubt it would be immediately apparent, without further understanding, that it's "Made in Ningbo." In my opinion, embellishing architecture with words rather than spatial perception is like trying to imbue an obscure poem with meaning through vernacular Chinese, yet failing to conceal the poem's inherent weakness. True beauty transcends race, age, and gender, transcending language. Moreover, as a public building, in addition to reflecting the designer's own style, it is destined to bear more responsibilities. The standard of success is to be able to truly appeal to both the elite and the masses.

The Ara Museum is quite large. I remember the first time I went there, it was for a birthday party organized by my company. First of all, the ticket is free. You can visit as you like. It's OK to take pictures of some buildings.