Tsinghua University Art Museum

The Tsinghua University Art Museum is a university art museum in Beijing that displays around 13,000 works organized into six main categories: painting, calligraphy, embroidery, porcelain, furniture, and bronze objects. The exhibition spaces are spread across multiple floors and include both permanent collections of traditional Chinese artworks and areas dedicated to temporary shows.

The museum originated in 1926 when Tsinghua University established its first Archeology Exhibition Room, supported by the Academy of Chinese Learning and the History Department. Over time, the collection expanded significantly through works from the 1956 Academy of Arts and Design, supplemented by donations from university alumni and prominent community leaders.

The museum presents works that connect Chinese artistic traditions with contemporary international art, inviting visitors to explore connections between Eastern and Western approaches. This orientation is reflected in how spaces are arranged to encourage conversation between different forms of artistic expression.

The exhibition spaces span multiple floors, so it helps to take your time and move through the museum gradually to explore all areas. It is worth checking current exhibitions before your visit, as temporary shows and the permanent collection are displayed side by side.

The collection integrates works from multiple significant periods in Chinese art history, particularly through the inclusion of pieces from the influential Academy of Arts and Design. This connection links traditional artistic practices with more modern perspectives on art and craft.