Zhejiang Provincial Museum

The main history and art museum of Zhejiang province, with original galleries on Solitary Hill Island in Hangzhou's West Lake and a large modern branch in the city. Its collections span Neolithic jades of the Liangzhu culture, ancient bronzes, celadon ceramics from the region's famous kilns, and calligraphy. Among its treasures are relics tied to the province's maritime and literary traditions. Visitors explore chronological galleries tracing local civilization, and at the lakeside site enjoy the museum's pavilions and gardens beside the water.