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Qianhai Museum

The Qianhai Museum is a monumental cultural landmark set against the hills of Shenzhen's Qianhai district and looking out over Qianhai Bay.

TMW IntelligenceVerified Oct 13, 2026
AnnouncedBreaking GroundConstructionOpening SoonNow Open
09.23
Start
10.30.26
Completion
7
Floors
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7 floors. Broke ground September 2023, completing October 2026.

The story so far
Announced Jan 29, 2021Winning design by He Jingtang / South China University of Technology unveiled for Qianhai (Guoshen) Museum; RMB3.5B investment, Qianwan area of Qianhai
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Broke ground Sep 2023
Topped out Dec 2024Main structure fully topped out in December 2024 per the Qianhai Authority (qh.sz.gov.cn, Apr 2025), echoed by Guangming Daily and 21st Century Business Herald; sharpens the earlier "Early 2026" topping-out entry.
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RIBA honour 2025Qianhai Museum recognised in the 2025 RIBA Asia Pacific Awards (Future Projects), credited to the Architectural Design and Research Institute of South China University of Technology
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Opening programme set May 25, 2026Shenzhen confirms a late-September 2026 trial opening for the Qianhai Museum with seven inaugural exhibitions, including blue-and-white porcelain and Shang-Zhou bronze ritual shows, across 40,000 sqm of galleries in more than 30 halls
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Expected opening Oct 30, 2026
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About the project

The Qianhai Museum is a monumental cultural landmark set against the hills of Shenzhen's Qianhai district and looking out over Qianhai Bay. Architect He Jingtang reinterprets the traditional Chinese motif of overlapping eaves as layered, tiered forms that throw natural shade while giving the 126,000-square-metre complex a distinctive silhouette. Inside, more than 30 exhibition halls span 40,000 square metres, staging inaugural shows drawn from over 3,000 relics ranging from ancient jade and porcelain to bronzes, Silk Road treasures, and Buddhist sculpture. A joint venture with the National Museum of China, it positions Qianhai as a heritage anchor within the Greater Bay Area.

Common questions

Frequently asked

Where is Qianhai Museum located?

Qianhai Museum is located in Shenzhen.

When will Qianhai Museum open?

Qianhai Museum is opening soon, with completion expected on October 30, 2026.

Who is developing Qianhai Museum?

Shenzhen Municipal Government, National Museum of China is the developer behind Qianhai Museum.

Who designed Qianhai Museum?

Qianhai Museum was designed by He Jingtang.

How big is Qianhai Museum?

Qianhai Museum rises 7 stories.