For a free international exhibition, start with Ancient Syria: Land of Roses, which runs until 30 August. The blue-patina bronzes from the ancient Zeng and E states and the exhibition on cuju and football also run until 30 August.

The paid Giants Awaken dinosaur exhibition runs until 15 October. The paid Echoes of Dunhuang exhibition runs until 7 October. Individual visitors do not need to reserve general museum admission during the summer period, but ticketed exhibitions have their own purchase arrangements.

The museum is at 100 Zhongshu Road, south of Taihu Square. It is closed on Mondays except public holidays.