Deji Art Museum is a not for profit art institution founded by the Deji Group. Located in Nanjing, a major metropolis in Eastern China renowned as one of the “Four Great Ancient Capitals of China,” the museum is dedicated to building a comprehensive art institution and cultural platform that presents the arts across cultures and eras.

Based on a global vision and a distinctive, regional cultural expression in the contemporary context, the Deji Art Museum is honored to present comprehensive and diverse collections, research, and exhibition programs ranging from the arts of ancient China to Chinese and international modern and contemporary art. Moreover, the museum also hosts a thematic collection focused on the 2,500-year history of the art of Jinling, with “Jinling” being a historical name for Nanjing.

The timeline of the museum’s Ancient Chinese Art collection spans from the Neolithic period and Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han dynasties to the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The main categories of the collection are jades, ceramics, paintings and calligraphies, Buddhist statues, and furniture. The museum presents Chinese culture in a condensed manner with a representative collection of cultural artifacts. At the same time, it has also gradually built up an increasingly well-rounded China and International Modern and Contemporary Art collection, dedicated to conveying particular artists’ perceptions, reflections, and expressions of their societies and times while showcasing the dynamism of contemporary artistic developments worldwide.

By collecting, researching, and presenting works of art across cultures and eras, the museum aims to promote international cultural exchange between China, Asia, and beyond in order to enhance the public’s appreciation and understanding of diverse cultures and arts, and to serve as a platform for the confluence of art, education, and culture.

The main venue of Deji Art Museum is located on the eighth floor of Deji Plaza Phase II in Xinjiekou, “China’s No.1 Business Circle.” Sitting along the cultural axis of the city, it is a museum well integrated into the scenes of everyday life in Nanjing. A forthcoming new museum space is located at the eastern foot of Nanjing’s Zijin Mountain, where rivers and mountains meet and universities cluster. Designed by the acclaimed architect Kengo Kuma, this new venue is rooted in Chinese culture and Eastern aesthetics, adorned with a professional grand theater meeting the highest of international standards, and refined through an organic blend of art, humanity, and nature. It is scheduled to officially open to the public in 2025.

Opening Hours

Monday: 14:00-22:00
Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00-22:00
Last Entry: 21:00

Address

8F, Phase II, Deji Plaza, No.18 Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, China

Tel: +86 25 86777999

Getting There

Public transport: take Metro Line 1 or 2 to Exit 7, Xinjiekou Station.

Drive: navigate to the Deji Plaza basement car park, take the Deji Plaza Phase II elevator to the 8th floor.

TIPS WHEN VISITING

In light of the pandemic, all visitors are required to wear facemasks and must show a valid Venue Code, Health Code, and Travel Code before entry. All visitors must also agree to have their temperature checked and may only enter the museum if they show no symptoms of COVID-19. If an individual’s Health Code is marked with a “*” or the colour changes from green to yellow/red, it is prohibited for them to enter the museum. Any individual who violates the prevention and control regulations is liable for any relevant losses or charges.

1. Anyone with mobility difficulties should be accompanied by a qualified adult carer.

2. Please maintain good hygiene practice in the museum. No food, drinks, or pets are allowed in the museum. It is prohibited to smoke on the museum premises, including the use of electronic cigarettes.

3. Do not touch the artwork. Please be careful throughout the venue, particularly around the artwork and when using any of the museums’ facilities. It is prohibited to use any painting tools or stationery within the exhibition venue. The museum is monitored by surveillance cameras and individuals are legally liable for any damage to the artwork, infrastructure, or facilities, as well as any incurred fines or charges.

4. Flash photography, tripods, and selfie sticks are prohibited. Relevant authorization and approval must be obtained in advance from the museum for any commercial photography.

5. For health and safety reasons, dangerous items such as knives, highly toxic materials, and inflammable and explosive materials are strictly prohibited, as well as any other items that may be a danger to the museum, its staff, or other guests.

6. Please mute your mobile phone in the exhibition space. Shouting, running, climbing, or lying down is not allowed.

7. Please take care of your personal belongings and valuables. The museum is not responsible for any losses.

8. To optimize your viewing experience, the museum will implement sectional traffic flow restrictions. Please queue in front of the entrance.

9. In the event of an emergency, please cooperate fully with museum staff.

Deji Art Museum officially opens to the public with a brand-new identity. Located in the city of Nanjing, one of China’s ancient capitals, the Deji Art Museum is committed to becoming an integrated art institution and cultural platform that transcends state borders, cultures, histories, and media.

Based on a globalized vision and a localized cultural expression in the contemporary context, the Deji Art Museum showcases the public its openness and innovation by presenting comprehensive and diverse research and exhibition programs that range from classical Chinese art to modern and contemporary art from the East and the West, as well as a thematic exhibition that is based on the 2,500-year history of the city of “Jinling”- the historical name of Nanjing.

The exhibition space of Deji Art Museum is nearly 10,000 sqm. “An Era in Jinling”- the digital art exhibition vividly showcases to the audiences the opulent historical lineage and depth of Chinese culture by bridging the cultural relic and digital technology. The Special Exhibition Gallery displays various genres of artworks across different eras and regions, a place that fosters cross-culture communication between China and the world; it opens up a window for multiculturalism in the globalized art community.