The Jiading Bamboo Carving Museum is located in Jiading Villa, a historical and cultural protection site. The exhibition is 108 meters long.
The museum houses a number of masterpieces collected from various sources, including both organizational and individual collectors. It is open to the public for free.
Jiading bamboo carving has a 400-year history, dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The earliest creator Zhu He, together with his son and grandson, created and developed Jiading style bamboo carving that featured techniques such as deep relief and transparent relief. The art is full of cultural value and has regional characteristics.
Jiading bamboo carving was included into the first national catalogue of intangible cultural heritages in 2006.
The museum provides a charming journey through the art of bamboo carving for visitors at home and abroad with a full range of treasures. It will also give life to the art form, which is in danger of extinction, by utilizing collection, exhibition and research.
Open: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tel: +86 21 5953 7232
Address: 321 Nandajie Street, Jiading Villa