Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art

Mammoth ivory carving of Buddha surrounded by louhan—Did you know we have a collection of amazing pieces, including this one, that we don’t always have on display? Well, here’s your chance to see a few out of….ALOT up close….Check our story to see more 😉

Embracing the beauty of nature on this rainy day🌧️ with our stunning agate vase adorned with birds and flowers. A little touch of nature to brighten up a gloomy day. Come and escape the rain with us 😉.

Hey Memphis! It’s 901 day, and we’ve got some awesome events lined up this month! Come joins us for fun-filled days of art and culture.
We are now accepting art entries for our Lunar New Year 🧧 Art Contest from today until December 18th!
Since we’re not open on the actual day of the Mid-Autumn Festival, we’ll be celebrate it the following day (Wednesday), and each museum-goer receive a sweet treat!
September 21st is FREE museum day, so of course admission is free and there’s no need to purchase a Groupon. You only need to worry about what you like to buy from the gift shop…*whispers* we finally have white jade bangles & bracelets in stock 🙌🏽 but for a limited time!
Finally, Confucius Day is on September 28th! Free admission & quick bites provided by Fabiola’s Kitchen & Stix Express Downtown location will be held in our Dynasty Room! 💙〽️

Starting next Monday, September 2 through Friday, December 20 we will be hosting our annual lunar new year art contest this year. We are celebrating the year 2025, which is the year of the snake. The snake is known for trace of being cautious, introverted, observant and mysterious, and we have decided to make this stick zodiac animal of the contest. The contest is open to students from kindergarten to 12th grade once the artwork is completed, it can be dropped off at the Belz Museum during business hours. We will prepare the pieces for public display and voting. Artwork can be created using medium, as long as it fits on one (1) 16”x20” black foam core. Additional instructions and information are located on the flyer! 😊

屏风，（píngfēng）initially used for wind protection evolved into elegant room dividers for the Chinese Imperial and Noble families. Adorned with gold inlay, and multicolor lacquer these panel screens depict scenes of nobility in the Imperial Palace Gardens, reflecting a captivating blend of functionality and beauty. #屏风

The Imperial court artisans hand-picked 8 tons of exquisitely colored jade afterwards a team of 30 master Jade sculptures would embark on the intricate task of carving various model ships a process that spent two years. Their ultimate aim wants to earn the emperors approval once a meticulously crafted jade scale model ship was chosen, and given the emperor’s approval it would be transformed into a full-size vessel.

Just a friendly reminder that September 28th is Confucius Day, which means it’s free museum day! Grab your tickets and let us know you’re coming. Also a huge shoutout to our amazing sponsors, and for sponsoring the event with their delicious food! Simply scan the QR code or click the link to secure your tickets. We’re super excited to see all of you there!

Hey everyone! ☔️ Don’t let the rain get you down - come to the Belz Museum and take shelter from the storm! Check out our amazing collection of Asian & Judaic Art and pick up some fantastic new merchandise to brighten up your day? See you at the museum!🌟

Today is the seventh day of the seventh lunar month. 七夕快乐❣️ We here at the Belz Museum hope you all are enjoying this special day with the one you love，whether enjoying a picnic, a museum date 😉 or attending a 七夕节。This day honors the romantic and heartbreaking tale of 牛郎和织女 (Cowherd and Weaver girl) who fell madly in love on Earth but were eventually separated by Zhinü’s mother, Queen Mother of the West. However the magpies took pity on the couple and built a bridge so the couple could reunite every year on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month.🌹 #七夕快乐❤️ 💕

will be today. We are sorry for any inconvenience. Come see us tomorrow during regular business hours!

We hope everyone in the US enjoyed celebrating Independence Day! We will be open again tomorrow regular time! We hope to see you then

Happy Pride Month! We celebrate and support the LGBTQIA+ community not only in June but every month. The gender of the person you love should not be a topic of debate or the basis for discrimination. Unapologetically, love who makes you happy without any regret. 💙💙💚💛❤️🤎💜

Looking forward to working with Simply Fabulous Catering Service • Memphis, TN again on a Private Event.
Thank you for your professionalism and your hard work.

We are open to the public again!! Open MARCH 1 regular hours (We-Fri 10-5, Sat & Sun 12-5)
Hope to see you soon!!!

has done a wonderful job with an amazing Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration

and is so happy to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year

and are so pleased to celebrate together the Chinese Lunar New Year

and are celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year

will be temporarily closed to the public until further notice. We are sorry for any inconvenience this causes.

We hope you have a great Holiday Season and Peaceful New Year.

is closing early December 1 at 4pm. No ticket sales after 315pm has their annual marathon tomorrow

An interview our Director participated in for Holocaust Remembrance Day last month…https://www.actionnews5.com/2023/02/08/bluff-city-life-international-holocaust-remembrance-day/

The Chinese bridal sedans: As its name suggests, it was used during wedding ceremonies and was often carried by more than four people. Due to this particular sedan's delicate ornamentation and heaviness, usually more men were needed to work on shifts for longer journeys.

The Lantern Festival (traditional Chinese: 元宵節; simplified Chinese: 元宵节; pinyin: Yuánxiāo jié), also called Shangyuan Festival (traditional Chinese: 上元節; simplified Chinese: 上元节; pinyin: Shàngyuán jié), is a Chinese traditional festival celebrated on the fifteenth day of the first month in the lunisolar Chinese calendar, during the full moon. Usually falling in February or early March on the Gregorian calendar, it marks the final day of the traditional Chinese New Year celebrations.
The Lantern Festival should be celebrated on February 5 this year.

Guanyin (simplified Chinese: 观音) is a Bodhisattva associated with compassion. She was given the appellation of "Goddess of Mercy" or "Mercy Goddess" by Jesuit missionaries in China. Guanyin is short for Guanshiyin, which means "[The One Who] Perceives the Sounds of the World." On the 19th day of the sixth lunar month, Guanyin's attainment of Buddhahood is celebrated.

Traveling to Memphis,TN? Don’t forget to add to your itinerary! There’s so much to see!

Getting ready for Chinese New Year event this Saturday from 12-4pm
Cultural demonstrations, crafts, free Museum admission!!
Come join us!!!