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Start with the main building's permanent collection, then descend to the Republic Street in the basement.
Suggested Itinerary
- The main galleries
Begin on the ground floor with Jiangsu's history from prehistory to the Ming. - The upper floors
Continue through the porcelain, jade and calligraphy galleries. - The Republic Street
Descend to the basement for the 1920s street - allow 45 minutes.
What to See
1
The Liao-Palace Courtyard
The grand entrance courtyard with its stone lions and imperial roof.
2
The Republic Street
A 1920s Nanjing street with working teahouse, post office and photo studio.
3
The Blue-and-White Porcelain
Ming-dynasty masterworks in the ceramics gallery.
4
The Jade Burial Suit
A Han-dynasty jade suit from a princely tomb.
5
The Digital Gallery
Immersive projections of historical Nanjing landscapes.
6
The Gas-Lit Teahouse
Tea served on Republic Street under period gas lamps.
Photo Gallery
Tips from Real Travelers
Food & Drink
The Republic Street teahouse
Tea and Republican-era snacks in the basement's period setting.
The museum cafe
Light meals and coffee on the ground floor.
Zhongshan Gate area restaurants
The surrounding streets have local Nanjing restaurants.
Downtown Nanjing
Return to Xinjiekou for the full range of dining.
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