Guangdong Museum of Art is a not-for-profit purposes

The Guangdong Museum of Art is a major cultural establishment in the province and the largest of its kind in China. Equipped with modern facilities, this museum, like the best art museums in advanced countries, is a place where works of art are preserved, studied and displayed. The museum also promotes education and cultural exchange. With a total area of 20,000 square meters and a display area of over 8,000 square meters, the Guangdong Museum of Art consists of twelve exhibition halls, in which exhibitions of both large- and small-scale work may be shown. The 300-seat auditorium has an advanced projection and video facilities. It is an ideal place for holding international academic conferences and presenting films. In addition, there are special areas devoted to education and various kinds of service. The Canton fair 2013 will be helded in Guangzhou, maybe you can go to Guangdong Museum of Art if you have a time.

The Guangdong Museum of Art on Ersha Island in Guangzhou mainly hosts exhibitions but also features a permanent collection of mostly modern artworks.

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Guangdong Museum of Art is a not-for-profit purposes, for the community and social development, open to the public a permanent National Cultural Institutions, December 28, 1990 laid the foundation stone, completed in November 28, 1997 opening. June 29, 2011, free to the public.

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It is one of the significant steps of Guangdong Provincial Government to implement free admission to museums, public libraries and cultural centers and stations. It is believed that considerable number of people would welcome this amiable and free arts feast and enjoy the charm of art in the museum. After the implementation of free admission, Guangdong Museum of Art will distribute tickets to control the visitor flow. “The museum will receive only 3000 visitors per day on a first-come-first-served basis and please note you’ll be asked to exhibit an identity document to get a ticket”, said one of the staff.

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