Deji Art Museum is a non-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 committed to building a comprehensive art institution and cultural platform that bridges art across cultures and time.

With its global vision, contemporary perspective, and regional cultural reflection, Deji Art Museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving, interpreting, and presenting works of art ranging from ancient Chinese art to Chinese and international modern and contemporary art, embracing art’s transformative power to connect, inspire, and uplift.

Deji Art Museum’s collection of ancient Chinese art has evolved from a systematic approach to collecting nearly three decades, mainly encompassing jades, ceramics, paintings, calligraphies, Buddhist statues, and furniture, offering a remarkable survey of Chinese art, thought, and creativity from the Neolithic period to the last imperial dynasty in Chinese history. Cocurrently, the museum has gradually built up its increasingly well-rounded collection of Chinese and international modern and contemporary art, examining the dynamism of artistic development and creative exchange from diverse cultural contexts and time periods.

Deji Art Museum organizes its collection, exhibitions, research, and programs by reflecting on and reactivating the regional culture heritage of Nanjing, a city with 2500-year history as a crossroad for inter-civilization dialogues, and a nexus where diverse views of nature and the universe grow and interact. The museum strives to promote international cultural exchange between China, Asia, and beyond, enrich and expand the traditional art historical narrative by incorporating multiple perspectives from the present, and foster insights and imaginations through boundary-breaking ideas that connect human life with the universe, nature, and technology developments of our time. It also serves as a platform that empowers the public to experience and understand art and culture in new and engaging ways.

The main venue of Deji Art Museum is situated on the eighth floor of Deji Plaza Phase II in Xinjiekou, “China’s No.1 Business Circle” at the intersection between Nanjing’s cultural axis and “museum mile”. It engages the visitors from both the region and around the world with art in a context that integrates the historical heritage of the city with its bustling urban life. A forthcoming new venue of the Deji Art Museum will be located at Xianlin, the east of Zijin Mountain, Nanjing. With rivers, mountains and higher-education institutions, it embodies symbiotic aesthetics that integrates nature and humanity. Stay tuned.

Opening Hours

Tuesday: 14:00-24:00
Monday, Wednesday to Sunday: 10:00-24:00
*"Nothing Still About Still Lifes: Three Centuries of Floral Compositions" is open until 03:00 the following day on Fridays, Saturdays, and public holidays (last admission at 02:30).

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

1. The children (under the age of 12 ), seniors, mobility-impaired and severely disabled persons must be accompanied by an able-bodied adult during their visit, and the accompanying adult will require a ticket in order to be admitted.

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.

The main venue of Deji Art Museum is situated on the eighth floor of Deji Plaza Phase II in Xinjiekou, “China’s No.1 Business Circle” at the intersection between Nanjing’s cultural axis and “museum mile”. It engages the visitors from both the region and around the world with art in a context that integrates the historical heritage of the city with its bustling urban life. A forthcoming new museum branch, designed by the acclaimed architect Kengo Kuma, will be located at the eastern foot of Nanjing’s Zijin Mountain, where rivers and mountains meet and universities cluster. The new branch embodies the symbiotic aesthetics between nature and humanity. It is scheduled to open to the public in 2025.