Hello friends in Wuhan! A landmark Sino-Russian cultural exhibition — Treasures of the Kremlin: From Peter I to Catherine II — has officially opened at Hubei Provincial Museum on July 20. You can admire the royal treasures of the Romanov dynasty up close without traveling to Russia. Here is your practical visitor guide.
About the Exhibition
Co-hosted by Hubei Provincial Museum and the Moscow Kremlin Museums, this special exhibition features 129 sets of precious cultural relics dating from the 17th to 18th century, including crowns, scepters, medals, court dresses, weapons and silverware.
Centered on two monarchs — Peter I (reigned 1682–1725) and Catherine II (reigned 1762–1796) — the exhibition traces over 170 years of history from the founding of the Romanov dynasty to the peak of the Russian Empire, presenting the rise and glory of imperial Russia.
Visitor Information
📍 VenueTemporary Exhibition Hall, 2nd Floor, North Building, Hubei Provincial Museum
⏰ Duration & Opening HoursJuly 20, 2026 – October 25, 2026
- Regular opening: Tuesday – Sunday, 9:00 – 17:00 (last entry at 16:00)
- Closed on Mondays (except public holidays; the museum opens normally on Monday, July 20 for the opening day)
- Opening hours during summer vacation and National Day holiday are subject to official announcements of Hubei Provincial Museum.
🎫 TicketingThis is a ticketed special exhibition. Tickets are available in two ways:
Online
: Follow the official WeChat account Hubei Provincial Museum, click Service > Book Tickets at the bottom right, and follow the instructions. No separate free reservation for the museum is needed after purchasing the exhibition ticket online.On-site
: Purchase tickets at the museum ticket office on the day of your visit.
💡 Ticket Tips
- Early bird tickets are on sale from July 6 to July 19, 2026, valid for visits from July 20 to October 25, 2026.
- Refund policy: If you cannot visit as scheduled, you may apply for a refund in the booking system before 16:00 on the last day of your reserved period. No refund is available after entry. Refunds will be processed within 5 working days after approval.
✨ Reminders
- We recommend visiting during off-peak hours for a better experience.
- Please follow the guidance of museum staff and visit the exhibition politely.
- All information is subject to the latest official announcement of Hubei Provincial Museum.
