Nanjing Museum｜If you don’t make a guide, you will definitely make mistakes

Nanjing Museum｜If you don’t make a guide, you will definitely make mistakes‼ ️|||🚇Transportation Guide
📍Address: No. 321, Zhongshan East Road, Xuanwu District
🚇Metro Line 2 [Ming Palace Station] Exit 1 and walk for 5 minutes to get there! If you drive, you can park in the West Gate parking lot (open from 9:00 to 18:00).
💡Booking tips
✅ Free reservation: Grab tickets at [Nanjing Museum] 🤌 at 18:00 7 days in advance! Set the alarm! A small number of remaining tickets may be released at 9:00/12:00 on the same day!
⚠️ Family tickets require adult connection, 1 adult can bring up to 3 children! Seniors aged 70 and above/military personnel do not need to make an appointment and can enter by swiping their ID cards.

🕰️Opening hours
⏰ Tuesday-Sunday 9:00-17:00 (last admission at 16:00), closed on Monday! Please refer to the official website for special opening hours during holidays.

🔥Must-read guide! Follow along and you won’t get lost!
🚶♀️Recommended tour routes
1️⃣ Classic route (must-have for history buffs):
History Hall→Special Exhibition Hall→Digital Hall→Republic of China Hall→Art Hall→Intangible Cultural Heritage Hall
🌟 Highlights: "Brick Painting of the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove" and "Golden Jade Clothes" in the History Museum, and "Golden Beasts" and "Jade China" special exhibitions in the Special Exhibition Hall (to be removed in January 2025!).

2️⃣ Preferred route (preferred if time is tight):
Go straight to the Special Exhibition Hall → Republic of China Hall → History Hall
💫 Collection treasures:
- Golden Beast (Special Exhibition Hall 9, 99% pure gold!)
- Hibiscus stone panchi ear cover stove (Special Exhibition Hall 12, girly pink stove!)
- Golden Cicada Jade Leaf (Yurun China Exhibition, super mini and easy to miss!).

📸Photography camera
✔️ Stairs on the left side of the History Museum entrance (take a photo from above for a blockbuster feel)
✔️ Red wall in Hall 2 of the History Museum (full of ancient atmosphere)
✔️ Retro street view of the Republic of China Museum (the rickshaw/post office are great for taking photos!).

🕹️Stamp and check-in
📍Stamping location: History Museum/Special Exhibition Hall/Art Museum Service Counter, Republic of China Museum Post Office
⚠️ Bring your own notebook or buy a cultural and creative notebook in the museum (15-30r), some chapters require queuing!

⚠️Avoidance Guide
❌ Don’t bring a lighter/tripod! Strict security check!
❌ No flash photography allowed in the exhibition hall! Protecting cultural relics is everyone’s responsibility!
✅ There is free WiFi, storage, and wheelchair rental in the museum, which is super considerate!

🍜Nearby food
🍴Opposite the museum: Chicken soup dumplings, Xiaoma beef noodles (20r per person for a full meal)
☕ Republic of China Teahouse: Experience retro tea and take amazing photos!

Summary of frequently asked questions:
❓ Q: Can I make an appointment on site?
❗ A: It is recommended to make an appointment in advance during holidays! You can try to swipe your card on site on weekdays.
❓ Q: How long does it take to queue for stamping?
❗ A: 1 hour+ on weekends, it is recommended to go early!