By Fang Boyi Chen Miaolin
Photo provided to Hangzhoufeel
Museum
The Grand Canal Pastry Mold Museum opens
The museum officially opened to the public on Cultural and Natural Heritage Day. Jiangnan has long been known as the land of pastries, where during festive seasons, every household makes delicate cakes and pastries to express blessings and good wishes. Each pattern of the pastries originates from finely carved “pastry molds”, which not only showcase the beauty of traditional folk craftsmanship but also embody deep cultural sentiments. The museum houses over 7,000 pastry molds, some dating back to the Southern Tang (937–975), reflecting the rich pastry culture and carving art along the Grand Canal.
Location: No. 99 West Shitang Street, Tangqi Ancient Town
Tickets: Free admission
Opening hours: 9:30 AM- 5:30 PM every day
Exhibition
Rebirth of dinosaurs
This is China’s first immersive dinosaur science and art restoration exhibition. Break free from screen limitations and get up close to touch a 7-meter-long, roaring, feathered dinosaur replica--Yutyrannus. The exhibition features hundreds of dinosaur fossils and reconstructed models. Free guided tours are available (10:30, 14:30) to explore the dinosaur world with educators.
Time: Running until Oct 19
Venue: Zhejiang Museum of Natural History
“Roaming with Nature”--Exploring West Lake with Ming Dynasty literati Zhang Dai
Follow Zhang Dai in exploring West Lake, revisiting its profound cultural memory through modern lens and sensing the spiritual world of late Ming scholars through its landscapes. Following his footsteps, visitors can not only trace the historical evolution of West Lake but also appreciate the Ming literati’s sense of mission towards cultural heritages.
Time: Running until Sep 16
Venue: Education Hall, Han Meilin Art Museum
Blooming: Art exhibition of treasured jewels from the 16th to 20th centuries
This exhibition brings together over 350 treasured jewels spanning five centuries. Divided into three sections--“Exquisite Craftsmanship,” “Mirror of the Times,” and “East Meets West” --it skillfully juxtaposes Chinese jewelry artworks with timeless European masterpieces within the same space.
Time: Running until Oct 8
Venue: Zhejiang Provincial Museum
City of Museums
The exhibition is divided into three sections: “Looking Back,” “Looking In,” and “Looking Forward.” Using AI avatars, digital maps, and interactive games, it explores the concept of a “City of Museums” through the “Explore Museums in Hangzhou” campaign, highlighting the city’s strength, charm, and vitality in museum development.
Time: Running until Oct 13
Venue: Hangzhou Museum