The Museum on the Zijingang Campus at dusk.
About the Museum
The Zhejiang University Museum of Art and Archaeology (ZJUMAA) was co-initiated in 2009 by Zhejiang University and the world-renowned Chinese art historian Professor Wen C. Fong. It opened to the public on 8 September 2019 and was designated a National First-Class Museum in 2024.
Located at the southwestern end of Zhejiang University’s Zijingang Campus, the Museum occupies a land area of 50 mu (approximately 3.33 hectares), with a total floor area of 25,000 square meters, including 3,500 square meters of gallery space. The building was designed by New York–based Gluckman Tang Architects.
The Museum building on the Zijingang Campus.
The ground floor features four galleries of varying sizes and functions, along with collection storage, a conservation showroom, and an auditorium—together serving as integrated spaces for collection, exhibition, conservation, and education. Academic facilities occupy the second to fourth floors, including the Wen C. and Constance Fong Library, classrooms for art history majors, and studios and offices for scholars. The Museum also offers a shop, a café, and other visitor amenities.
Awards & Honors
National First-Class Museum
National Science Education Base
National Comprehensive Education and Practice Base for Universities
One of the First National Bases for Social Practice Activities of Chinese and Foreign Youth
Zhejiang Provincial Base for Popularization of Social Sciences
Zhejiang Provincial-Level Featured Humanities Space at the Grassroots Level
Zhejiang Provincial Comprehensive Education and Practice Base for Universities
Main Exhibitions
The Beauty of Creation: Materials, Colors, Forms, Techniques, Concepts, Aesthetic
Compilation of Classics in the Flourishing: Exhibition of the Achievements in Compiling A Comprehensive Collection of Ancient Chinese Paintings
The Glory of a Nation: From Calligraphy to Painting
Timeless Heritage: Exhibition of Calligraphy, Paintings and Engravings of the Song Dynasty
Solemn Alteration: Unearthing Treasures from Hunchun’s Historic Buddhist Temples, Jilin Province
Majestic of Shang Dynasty: Exhibition of Archaeological Findings from the Shuyuan Street Cemetery in Zhengzhou
Exploration and Reconstruction: Documentation Exhibition of 20 Shortlisted Projects for the Top 10 New Archaeological Discoveries in China in 2024
Communication and Innovation: Asian Civilizations on the Silk Road
A Blooming Lotus: Gandhāra Art and Asian Civilizations
The Han-Tang Miracle: Tracing the Representational Tradition in Chinese Art
Ink Wonders of San Wu: Masterpieces of Ming Calligraphy from the Jinmotang Collection
Grace and Grandeur: Memories of Yungang Grottoes through a Century
An Exhibition of Furniture Donated by Xiaoxian Zhou and His Wife Xiulian Hu
Vibrant Lifestyle in Prosperity Period: A Cultural Efflorescence Exhibition of Chang’an, Capital of the Tang Dynasty
Public Programs
Lectures
Wen C. Fong Art and Archaeology Lecture Series
Events & Workshops
ZJUMAA Workshop · The Beauty of Intangible Cultural Heritage · Experimental Workshop · Art Studio
A performance during Asian Civilizations Week.
A costume presentation in the galleries.
Education Program
Wandering in Art — an object-based teaching and outreach program for primary and middle schools.
Students on a guided museum visit.
A hands-on workshop for young visitors.
Plan Your Visit
Opening Hours
9:00–17:00, Tuesday through Sunday; closed on Mondays. Last admission at 16:30.
For opening hours during national holidays, please see further notice.
Admission & Guided Tours
Individual visits: ZJUMAA offers free scheduled guided tours with no reservation required. Please refer to ZJUMAA’s official WeChat account for the timetable.
Group visits: Please reserve through the Group Reservation section under “Visit Reservation” on ZJUMAA’s official WeChat account. If a guided tour is required, please call 0571-87072306 at least five working days in advance.
Floor Plan
Ground-floor plan of the Museum.
Getting Here
Address: Zhejiang University Museum of Art and Archaeology, Zijingang Campus, Zhejiang University, 886 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou 310058, P.R. China
Metro: Take Line 5 and get off at Jiangcun Station; exit through A2.
Bus: Take Line 149, 199, or 1333M and get off at Wan’an Bridge Station.
Water bus: Take Line 2 and get off at Yangjiaqiao Station.
The Museum’s location and nearby transit.
Contact
Tel: +86 (571) 87072306
Fax: +86 (571) 88981149
Email: zjumaa@zju.edu.cn
Website: https://zjumaa.zju.edu.cn
Donation
Your support is vital to the development of ZJUMAA. If you wish to donate collections or funds, please contact us at 0571-88208805.
Volunteers
Volunteer recruitment takes place in the spring–summer term (March), the autumn–winter term (September), and occasionally at other times. For details, please refer to the recruitment announcements on ZJUMAA’s official WeChat account and website.
Follow Us
WeChat Official Account — scan the QR code on the Museum’s channels to follow the latest news, exhibitions, and programs.
