Suzhou Museum of Contemporary Art begins trial operations

Suzhou Museum of Contemporary Art will commence its trial operations from January 17 to March 8. During this period, the museum will partially open select spaces, featuring two preview exhibitions: BIG: Materialism and The Director's Room: Cai Chusheng. The museum is scheduled to fully open to the public by the end of June 2026.

Designed by Danish architect firm BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group), the museum is located in the CBD of Suzhou Industrial Park's east lake area, adjacent to popular landmarks like the Suzhou Eye Ferris Wheel and the Flying sculpture.

Nine buildings are connected by ribbon-like corridors, with multifunctional spaces for exhibitions, public education, theaters, and commerce. This design links urban and waterfront spaces, blending public art with high-end commercial spaces.

Venue Services

Trial Operation Period: January 17 to March 8, 2026

Open Pavilions: Pavilions 1, 4, and 7

Service Center: 1F, Pavilion 1

Luggage Storage: 1F, Pavilion 1, and entrances of Pavilions 4 & 7

Art Shop & Café: 2F, Pavilion 1

Exhibitions:

BIG: Materialism: Pavilion 7

Time: January 17 to March 8

Venue: Pavilion 7

Free Scheduled Guided Tours: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. every day ( About 20 minutes)

Meeting Point: Venue entrance

Note: The session at 2 p.m. on Saturdays is conducted in English.

The Director's Room: Cai Chusheng

Time: January 17 to March 8

Venue: Pavilion 4

Free Scheduled Guided Tours: 2:45 p.m. every day ( About 30 minutes )

Meeting Point: Venue entrance

Hotline: 0512-62638999 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Opening Hours

Tuesday to Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed on Mondays)

Last Entry: 4 p.m.

Note: The museum will exceptionally open on Monday, January 19, 2026, followed by regular Monday closures thereafter.

Any adjustments to opening hours will be announced via the official website, WeChat account, and WeChat mini program. Please stay updated.

Location & Transportation

Address: No. 99, You'an Street, Suzhou Industrial Park 苏州当代美术馆

By Metro: Take Suzhou Metro Line 8 to Suzhou Museum of Contemporary Art Station (Exit 1).

Official Website & WeChat Mini Program

Official Website: https://suzhoumoca.com

You can purchase tickets for the exhibition via the mini program.

Source: Suzhou Museum of Contemporary Art; 苏州工业园区发布 (WeChat ID: sipacnc)