Renowned as the world’s largest Silk Museum, the China National Silk Museum was founded in February 1992. Positioned in East China's Zhejiang Province, the museum is dedicated to the long and prestigious heritage of Silk making in China.

The Silk culture of China dates back to more than 5000 years. The China National Silk Museum which is the first silk specialised museum in the country boasts a total exhibition space of 50,000 square metres. Situated at the foot of Lianhua Peak of Yuhuang Mountain, this enchanting museum features a total of eight exhibition halls that include the Relics Hall, Silkworm Hall, Prelude Hall, Folk Custom Hall, Silk Manufacturing Hall, Achievements Hall, Weaving Hall and Dying Hall.

Among the museum’s most prominent displays are the three world famous Silk routes through desert, sea and land. The infinite range of exhibits also includes important facts of Silk making and Silk products from the different dynasties that ruled the nation. Apart from showcasing the past of Silk manufacturing in China, the museum also presents how Silk products are being churned out in modern times. Several halls are devoted to provide visitors with demonstrations on how this immaculate work of art is created.  At the Prelude Hall visitors can discover the beginnings of Silk manufacturing. It also reveals that China is responsible for planting the first mulberry, breeding silkworm, reeling silk and ultimately manufacturing silk. Among the many priceless excavated silk articles housed at the Relics Hall is the oldest piece of Silk found in the world.

Equipped with state of the art facilities, the China National Silk Museum is a fusion of tradition, tourism and trade. Among the many Hangzhou Museums, the Silk museum holds an immovable position due to its educational value for both adults and children alike.

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