A list of Museums and Art Galleries in China, Chongqing

A list of Museums and Art Galleries in Chongqing

Chongqing - Museums and Art Galleries in Chongqing, including non-profit art centers and galleries, government entities, and private businesses.

NAME	LOCATION	TELEPHONE & WEBSITE	SUMMARY
Three Gorges Museum	236 Renmin Rd, DaXiGou, Yuzhong Qu, Chongqing Shi	Telephone: +862363679066 http://www.3gmuseum.cn/	The Three Gorges Museum is a museum in the Yuzhong District of Chongqing, China, about the Three Gorges and Chongqing. It is one of the largest museum of the country. The museum opened in 2005, replacing the former Chongqing Museum. It is located near the Chongqing People's Hall. It aims to undertake education, preservation, and scientific research with respect to cultural heritage and the natural environment in Chongqing and the Three Gorges region of the Yangtze River. The exterior of the museum has sloping walls and is topped by a large glass dome. There are bronze sculptures, large reliefs, and 1-km (1,094 yards) long "Ecological Corridor". The museum covers an area of 42,497 m2 (c. 50,828 square yards). The exhibition hall covers 23,225 m2 (c. 27,778 square yards). There are four main displays: Glorious Three Gorges; Ancient Ba-Yu – early history of Chongqing; Chongqing: the City Road – 20th century history; The Anti-Japanese War (1937–1945).