Hello, World! This is Chinese Opera Museum

In October 2023, the Chinese Opera Museum opened its door in Kunshan, Suzhou. The museum is dedicated to the preservation, inheritance, and promotion of Chinese opera culture.

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As the first opera-themed museum in China that has gathered all 348 Chinese local opera genres, Chinese Opera Museum features an exhibition area, a public education area and a cultural and creative products area.

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Chinese Opera Museum's four permanent exhibition halls provide a comprehensive, multi-dimensional exploration of China's rich and diverse opera culture.

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The Opera History Hall, illustrating historical events of different periods in the development of Chinese opera, offers a panoramic display of the artistic charm and cultural significance of Chinese opera throughout the ages.

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The Special Hall hosts a thematic exhibition titled "A Panorama of Chinese Opera Genres", showcasing a comprehensive overview of all 348 Chinese local opera genres.

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The Multimedia Hall creates an immersive theater experience by presenting various visual styles, allowing the audience to experience the solemnity and splendor of Chinese opera stages.

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The Exploration Experience Hall focuses on learning Chinese opera culture. Visitors are invited to engage in a multi-sensory and interactive exploration of the art form, encompassing aspects of physical engagement, music, and visual elements.

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Kunshan, where the museum is located, is the birthplace of Kunqu Opera, an opera genre known as the "ancestor of all operas". Chinese Opera Museum will become another highly distinctive cultural and tourism signature for Kunshan in the future.