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.

Opening Hours
    The Museum is free for charge from June 29th, 2011.
    Tuesday–Sunday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
    Monday: Closed (except statutory holidays and special circumstances)

Guidelines
    1. Free admission tickets can be gotten at the Ticket Office. Tickets include admission to all available exhibition halls (except special exhibitions).
    2. A Valid ID (ID card, student ID card, military ID card, Guangzhou Elder Preferential Certificate, driving license or passport) is required for one person to get one ticket. Children under 1.4m accompanied by adult can be admitted without tickets.
    3. Free admission tickets can be gotten from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on opening days. Tickets are valid on the day of issue only and the maximum issuing amount of tickets is 3000 on a first-come, first-reserved basis.
    4. There is an extra charge for entrance to any special exhibition.
    5. For group tours (guided tours excluded), advance registration is required.
     5-1. The minimum group size is 20 people.
     5-2. Tours must be scheduled a minimum of three days in advance, based on availability. The group leader shall get the admission tickets at the appointed time or it will be regarded as a cancellation.
     5-3. Phone: 020-87351468.
    6. A responsible adult shall accompany preschoolers, elders, visitors with mobile disabilities and mental disorders. Visitors with improper attire and disruptive behavior are not allowed entrance.
    7. Elders above 65 and visitors with mobile disabilities may apply for admission tickets to enter first.
    8. Friends of the Guangdong Museum of Art with valid membership cards may enter first.
    9. Any form of sales promotion and merchandising is prohibited in the Museum.
    10. Pets are prohibited in the museum.
    11. Visitors are required to pass through a security screen before entering the museum. Explosives, inflammable substances, corrosive materials, contaminating items, knives and any other sharp/bladed objects considered illegal by local law are prohibited. For more details, please read Security Instruction.

Visitor Tips
    1. Please follow visiting guidelines and the instructions of Museum staff.
    2. Eating, drinking, running and rough playing are prohibited in the exhibition halls.
    3. Visitors may keep their voices respectfully low.
    4. Visitors may not touch the works of art and shall be liable for any damage.
    5. Luggage larger than 40cm×25cm is not allowed into the exhibition halls. Visitors may store luggage at the Service Center.
    6. Flash photography and tripods cannot be used inside all exhibition halls. Photography is prohibited in special exhibitions.
    7. Please maintain calm and follow instructions of staff in emergency situations.

Public Services in Service Center
    1. Information Service: visitors may receive promotional materials about the latest exhibitions and the Museum at the Service Center at the main entrance free of charge.
    2. Left-luggage Service: visitors may store their luggage free of charge. Please bring your valuables with you.
    3. Facilities for children and visitors with mobility disability: wheelchairs and baby strollers can be borrowed free of charge after registration at the main entrance at the Service Center.
    4. Medical Service: A minor-injury first aid kit is available for emergency medical care at the Service Center at the main entrance free of charge.
    5. Guided-tour Service: fees will be charged for guided tours and the rent of Audio Guides.
     5-1. Guided tours for groups: guided tours for groups of more than twenty people shall be reserved in advance. Please arrange your reservation according to Guidelines for Group Tours.
     5-2. Audio Guides: audio guides are provided during large-scale exhibitions. Please arrange your audio reservation according to Guidelines of Audio Guide Service.

General Information
    1. Address: No. 38 Yanyu Lu, Er-sha Island, Yuexiu District,
Guangzhou Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
    2. Website: http://www.gdmoa.org
    3. Information: 020-87351468(9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. from Tuesday to Sunday)

                      Guangdong Museum of Art