As the summer holiday begins, museums across Guangdong welcome a swarm of visitors with their best exhibits. These impressive exhibitions are must-sees.
Guangzhou
Timeless Verses: Renaissance and Baroque Masterpieces from Galleria Borghese
The Guangdong Museum of Art (Bai'etan) has partnered with the Borghese Gallery in Rome to present an exhibition featuring 55 Italian paintings from the 16th and 17th centuries. Highlights include Raffaello Santi's Portrait of a Man and Tiziano Vecelli's Portrait of Dominican Friar.
Time: Until September 7
Venue: Guangdong Museum of Art (Bai’etan) 广东美术馆（白鹅潭艺术中心）
The Land of Wu: Exhibition of Zhenjiang Bronze Culture
Wu (the 12th century BC to 473 BC) was a state during the Western Zhou dynasty and the Spring and Autumn period. This exhibition showcases 124 bronze relics from Wu, offering a comprehensive view of this ancient culture.
Time: Until August 18
Venue: The Nanyue King Museum (the Site of Palace and Garden) 南越王博物院（王宫展区）
Wisdom from China: Chinese Export Porcelain's Influence on the West
As a historic port, Guangzhou has long been China's center for trade. This exhibition features a collection of exported Chinese porcelain from the 19th century, reflecting the beauty of cultural exchanges.
Time: Until August 16
Venue: The Memorial Museum of Generalissimo Sun Yat-sen's Mansion 孙中山大元帅府纪念馆
Shenzhen
Timeless Beauty: Exhibition of Zhou Dynasty Jade Artifacts Unearthed in Shanxi
Jade has been cherished by the Chinese people for thousands of years. The Zhou dynasty (1050–221 BC) marked the height of jade art. 113 artifacts from Shanxi Province, categorized as ritual jades, funerary jades, decorative jades, daily-use jades, and entertainment jades, are on display.
Time: Until September 1
Venue: Nanshan Museum 南山博物馆
The Past and Present of Giant Pandas
The panda species has been living on Earth for about 8,000,000 years. This exhibition, which collects 170 pieces of panda fossils, offers the latest insights into panda evolution.
Time: Until October 31
Venue: Shenzhen Museum of History and Folk Culture (Area A, Shenzhen Civic Center) 深圳博物馆（历史民俗馆）第一专题展厅
Dongguan
Destruction of Opium at Humen Spirit Exhibition
The Destruction of Opium at Humen in 1839 showed Chinese resolution to tackle the growing opium addiction among the people caused by the smuggling of opium by British traders. The Humen Naval Museum recreates the historical event using 150 relevant relics, such as poppy specimens, smoking tools, and memorials to the throne.
Time: Until October 10
Venue: The Opium War Museum (the Site of Humen Naval Museum) 鸦片战争博物馆之虎门海战博物馆
Immortality: Mawangdui Han Dynasty Tombs Relics Exhibition
The exhibition will take you back to the Han Dynasty (202 BC - 220 AD). A collection of 168 historic relics, including 24 national first-class relics, is showcased throughout the hall, giving you a glimpse into the daily life of this vast empire.
Time: Until August 25
Venue: Dongguan Museum 东莞市博物馆
Zhongshan
Heroes in the Era of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty
Emperor Wu of Han is widely considered one of the greatest emperors in Chinese history. The exhibition collectively showcases 182 precious artifacts from 16 museums across Shanxi, Gansu, Shandong, and Guangdong. It offers a vivid portrayal of the material culture, spiritual life, artistic achievements, and craftsmanship of Emperor Wu's era.
Time: Until September 10
Venue: Zhongshan Museum 中山市博物馆
Author | Tonny (Intern), Chen Siyuan
Editor | Monica, James
