China National Silk Museum

China National Silk Museum From silk to costume, from tangible to intangible, from China to world, from
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✨ Cycling the Silk Road: From Morocco to China Photography Exhibition officially opened at NSM on April 29! 🚴‍♂️Through ...
30/04/2026

✨ Cycling the Silk Road: From Morocco to China Photography Exhibition officially opened at NSM on April 29! 🚴‍♂️

Through the lens of Moroccan traveler Abdelkrim Mosta, we pay tribute to the great 14th-century explorer Ibn Battuta. Witness an epic 7-month journey spanning 3 continents, 15 countries, and 15,000 kilometers!

Explore 50 documentary photographs that capture the most authentic cultural and human beauty along the modern Silk Road. 🌍

📅 Dates: Now – July 31
📍 Location: Fashion Gallery, China National Silk Museum

✨ Chinese silk culture crosses the ocean!From April 9 to 25, the "Splendors of Silk: Chinese Silk Art Exhibition" was su...
29/04/2026

✨ Chinese silk culture crosses the ocean!

From April 9 to 25, the "Splendors of Silk: Chinese Silk Art Exhibition" was successfully held at the LSU Textile & Costume Museum. We were honored to share the exquisite craftsmanship and artistic charm of Chinese silk with audiences in the United States.

The journey continues! Next, the "NSM Global Cabinet" exhibition series will travel to the Louisiana Art & Science Museum, continuing to spread the timeless elegance of the Silk Road. 🌸

28/04/2026

🎉 A perfect wrap-up! The 2026 Chinese Hanfu Month at the China National Silk Museum has successfully concluded. ✨

From the breathtaking "Hanfu Night" to vibrant cultural markets, we fully immersed ourselves in the romance of Song Dynasty poetry.

Thank you to everyone for keeping this beautiful heritage shining! 💖

21/04/2026

✨ Art Class Vol. 10

As the gentle spring rain of Guyu (Grain Rain) nourishes the earth, step into the exquisite world of Longquan Celadon. 🌧️

Witness ordinary clay, tempered by water and fire, transform into a warm, jade-like cyan. Amidst the misty late spring rain, join us to appreciate this breathtaking Intangible Cultural Heritage, brought to life by a master. 🍃✨

✨ The highly anticipated "Hanfu Night"—highlight of the 2026 NSM Chinese Costume Festival—is about to take the stage!Thi...
17/04/2026

✨ The highly anticipated "Hanfu Night"—highlight of the 2026 NSM Chinese Costume Festival—is about to take the stage!

This year, we bring the timeless poetry of the Song Dynasty to life. Through immersive stage plays and a breathtaking Hanfu runway, we will showcase the profound spirit of literary masters and the delicate grace of female poets. Experience the refined elegance of Song-era tea gatherings and the romance of changing seasons. 🍵📜

An ultimate evening of Eastern aesthetics awaits! 🏛️✨

📅 Time: April 25 | 19:00 - 20:30
📍 Location: Fashion Gallery, China National Silk Museum

✨ It's finally here! The 2026 NSM Chinese Costume Festival is officially arriving👘Join us for an unforgettable weekend p...
16/04/2026

✨ It's finally here! The 2026 NSM Chinese Costume Festival is officially arriving👘

Join us for an unforgettable weekend packed with exciting cultural activities:
🌙 Hanfu Night
🏺 Artifact Appreciation & Yinhan Forum
🛍️ Cultural Tourism Market
🗺️ Immersive Garden Games

📅 Dates: April 25 - 26
📍 Location: China National Silk Museum

We warmly invite you to step back in time and experience the timeless elegance of the Song Dynasty. We look forward to welcoming you! 🏛️✨

👘 Did "avant-garde" fashion exist in the Song Dynasty? How did scholars embrace "retro trends" a millennium ago?Alongsid...
15/04/2026

👘 Did "avant-garde" fashion exist in the Song Dynasty? How did scholars embrace "retro trends" a millennium ago?

Alongside our special exhibition "Unveiling the Wardrobe of the Southern Song Dynasty," we proudly present the second lecture in our series!

Join Professor Lu Minzhen (Zhejiang University) to explore the fascinating "fashion controversies" of the era. 🤔✨

📅 Time: Saturday, April 18 | 14:00 - 15:30
📍 Location: Xinyou Library (B1, Fashion Museum), China National Silk Museum

Uncover the sartorial secrets of the past with us! 🏛️

✨ Our NSM Overseas Exhibition has arrived in Brazil! 🇧🇷On April 3, the "Splendors of Silk: Chinese Silk Art" exhibition ...
10/04/2026

✨ Our NSM Overseas Exhibition has arrived in Brazil! 🇧🇷

On April 3, the "Splendors of Silk: Chinese Silk Art" exhibition opened at the Paulo Freire Library in Foz do Iguaçu. 🎉

Spanning three sections—"Silk Originating in the East," "The Silk Road," and "Creating New Chapters"—it offers a beautiful journey through 5,000 years of silk craftsmanship. 🧶

With Brazil serving as the Guest Country of Honor for the 2025 Silk Road Week, our cultural bond continues to flourish. We warmly invite friends in Brazil to experience the charm of the Silk Road! 🏛️✨

08/04/2026

Across mountains and seas, silk continues to expand our global circle of friends! 🤝

The Museu da Imigração in Brazil recently hosted the exhibition "Silk Connects Mountains to Seas: From China to Brazil," featuring over 100 exquisite pieces.

In a special video, Director Alessandra beautifully noted that silk is far more than a commodity—it is a profound symbol of Chinese heritage and a warm bond uniting diverse civilizations. 🧶✨

From Hangzhou to São Paulo, we celebrate this remarkable thread!

03/04/2026

Call for Papers: Symposium of the 2026 Silk Road Week! ✨

Submissions are now open for our June academic symposium! Centered on "Dialogue among Civilizations · Technological Empowerment · Heritage Innovation," we invite researchers worldwide to share their insights.

If your work explores Silk Road heritage, intangible cultural safeguarding, or scientific conservation, the NSM stage awaits you.

🕒 Key Dates:

April 20: Abstract submission
May 28: Full paper submission
🎁 "Splendid Scholars" Support:
We offer travel and accommodation funding for two outstanding authors under 38.

Submit to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing your voice by the West Lake this summer!

Celebrate spring this Qingming holiday at NSM! 🌸✨Alongside blooming cherry blossoms and our new Southern Song exhibition...
01/04/2026

Celebrate spring this Qingming holiday at NSM! 🌸✨

Alongside blooming cherry blossoms and our new Southern Song exhibitions, enjoy a vibrant lineup of activities:

🎨 Creative Crafts: Paint cocoons and hand-dye a "moon-white" silk vest.
🐛 Adopt a Silkworm: Kids can take home colorful silkworms for free!
📜 Expert Lectures: Uncover the secrets of Song Dynasty fashion.

Exhibitions, spring blossoms, and hands-on fun await. See you here!

Three major exhibitions are officially open at NSM! 🏛️✨We celebrated with A Night of Southern Song Elegance, bringing hi...
31/03/2026

Three major exhibitions are officially open at NSM! 🏛️✨

We celebrated with A Night of Southern Song Elegance, bringing history to life through a traditional tea ceremony, guqin music, and expert insights.

Now on view until May 24:
👘 Unveiling the Wardrobe of the Southern Song Dynasty
✨ Digital Restoration of Song Dynasty Ceremonial Attire
🦋 Women's Inner Garments in Ancient China

Join us to explore the refined culture and timeless aesthetics of the Song era.

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