As Shenzhen’s school summer vacation has begun, local museums have extended their opening hours to accommodate the surge of visitors. Some now open every day, while all have waived prior reservations. Here are some recommended exhibitions in Nanshan District for a culturally enriching summer adventure.

Nanshan Museum

南山博物馆

“The Inca and Their Tawantinsuyu: The Land of Four Quarters” exhibition, running until Aug. 11, features 168 pieces (sets) of relics from Peru, providing a glimpse into the Andean civilization. Another exhibition until Sept. 1 showcases 113 jade treasures from the Zhou Dynasty (1046-256 B.C.).

Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (Tue.-Thu. and Sundays through Aug. 30), 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (Saturdays)

Entry: free, no reservations

Metro: Line 1 or 12 to Taoyuan Station (桃园站), Exit B

He Xiangning Art Museum

何香凝美术馆

Visitors are treated to a visual feast of 60 flower-and-bird paintings with vibrant colors, and elegant landscape paintings created by Yu Fei’an (1889-1959) at an exhibition running through Aug. 4.

Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays

Entry: free, no reservations

Metro: Line 1 to OCT Station (华侨城站), Exit C

OCAT B10

Children can enjoy the International Illustration Exhibition and a poetry-themed interactive exhibition inspired by the animated movie “Chang An” for an entertaining and educational summer experience. Both are ticketed exhibitions with various discounts.

Metro: Line 2 to Qiaocheng North Station (侨城北站), Exit B

Sea World Culture and Arts Center

海上世界文化艺术中心

Fans of Alphonse Mucha should not miss an exhibition showcasing engravings, paintings, and sketches; the “Li Xiaoliang: At That Time This Moment” exhibition features Li’s unique photographic works; and young contemporary artist Zhou Yilun will open his "Summer Huts" on July 28. All are ticketed exhibitions with various discounts.

Metro: Line 2 or 12 to Sea World Station (海上世界站), Exit A