Taicang Art Museum in East China's Jiangsu province is inaugurated on Feb 8. [Photo/WeChat account: tcfbgw]

Taicang Art Museum in East China's Jiangsu province was opened to the public on Feb 8.

The 16,500-suqare-meter museum, which features the city's classical garden structure, has functional areas for exhibitions, seminars, public education and coffee breaks. 

The museum is not only a public cultural venue but also a place to admire the city's painting culture, and will play a critical role in promoting the culture to the world, said a local official. 

Five themed painting exhibitions displaying works created by renowned artists like Qi Baishi and Xu Beihong were also launched at the inauguration ceremony.

Taicang Art Museum in East China's Jiangsu province. [Photo/WeChat account: tcfbgw]

Taicang Art Museum in East China's Jiangsu province. [Photo/WeChat account: tcfbgw]