Confucius Museum

23/09/2026

A Qing Emperor's Visit to

A special exhibition on Emperor Kangxi, the second emperor of the Qing dynasty (1644-1911), and his visit to Qufu to honor more than 300 years ago.

The exhibition brings together archival documents from the Kong Family Mansion, offering a glimpse into the royal visit, the grand ceremony, imperial recognition of Confucius and his descendants, and the honoring of earlier Confucian scholars.

📍 Gallery 7, Confucius Museum

18/09/2026

Jade Horse

Dating to the Warring States Period (475–221 BC), this jade carving takes the form of a standing horse. Carved from golden-yellow jade, it features a raised head, a sturdy body and incised details defining the mane and facial features.

Look closely, and you may notice a subtle smile on the horse's face.

15/09/2026

From to , culture meets contemporary design.

A selection of outstanding works from the 3rd Confucius Culture International Creative Design Competition is now on display in Cairo, Egypt.

Through fresh and creative designs, traditional cultural elements take on new forms and offer audiences a new way to discover Confucius culture. 中国驻埃及大使馆السفارة الصينية في مصر

11/09/2026

10/09/2026

, the hometown of , is where his legacy has been preserved for centuries.

From the historic , where Confucius has been honored as a great and , to the former residence of his descendants at , traces of his legacy can be found throughout the city. Today, the offers another way to explore his life, teachings and influence.

On , we look back at the teacher whose ideas have shaped generations of learners.

09/09/2026

They knew Confucius from textbooks. But in , province, they got to see the world that shaped his ideas — and experience his legacy firsthand.

Watch a group of US students' journey through ' hometown.

04/09/2026

How was music arranged in Confucian tradition? 🎼

Instruments were carefully placed to create a sense of order and harmony, as heard in Jian Jia at the Confucius Museum.

The performance was part of the 5th Cross-Language Recitation Conference on Confucian Classics, held on Aug 27.

24/08/2026

Qixi Festival, or Chinese Valentine's Day, is about more than love. The day is also associated with "shai shu" — the centuries-old custom of airing and sharing books.

Watch the video to see how this tradition came to life at the in Qufu, Shandong.

11/08/2026

🎶Need a moment to slow down?

Let the sounds of traditional Chinese take you back through time.

Performed by the music ensemble of the Museum, these centuries-old melodies are brought to life on traditional instruments reconstructed from ancient texts and archaeological discoveries.

Press play. Take a breath. Enjoy the music. 🧘

06/08/2026

📚 Old Furniture Collection of the Confucius Family Mansion (孔府旧藏家具展)

Presented in Temporary Exhibition Hall I, the exhibition features 52 pieces of Ming and Qing dynasty (1368-1911) furniture from the museum's collection.

Organized into three sections — Ritual Sacrifice, Imperial Visits, and the Descendants — it explores the diverse roles furniture played in the Confucius Family Mansion.

Highlights include imperial furnishings associated with Emperor Qianlong's visits to Qufu, offering visitors a closer look at the craftsmanship, cultural significance and historical legacy of traditional Chinese .