Museums are good places to escape the summer heat. You can immerse yourself in the world of art and culture at a comfortable temperature created by air conditioner. Below are three art museums in SIP, each worth visiting for more than one time. Romain Rolland said, “Art is a kind of enjoyment, the most fascinating enjoyment of all enjoyments.” Let’s expect a romantic date with summer in these museums. Suzhou Jinji Lake Art Museum: A shining pearl by Jinji Lake At night, as the Suzhou Culture and ArtsCentre (SZCAC) is lit up, the Suzhou Jinji Lake Art Museum, one of the earliestart museums in SIP, looks like a glittering pearl on the bank of Jinji Lake.The museum is eleven years old, and it receives more than100,000 visitors each year, according to deputy curator Zha Yixin. Located in the modern industrial park,the... [MORE] Location: 2/F, Suzhou Culture and Arts Centre (No.1 Guanfeng Street, SIP) Opening hours: 10:00am-8:00pm (Closed on Mondays) QU ART Museum: The wonderland in the bustling city The QU ART Museum, located at Star Mall,Suzhou Center, is like a wonderland in the bustling city. Shoppers can embarkon a tour to art at any time and they will have many surprises. According to Project Director Neva, themuseum features not only ethereal exhibition spaces, but also shared space forinteractions, shops and a café, which provide excellent exper... [MORE] Location: 2/F, Star Mall, Suzhou Center Opening hours: 10:00am-9:30pm (Closed on Mondays) Iris Art Realm: A museum with fantastic light and shadow designs The Iris Art Realm museumis a good place for families with little children.Accordingto Zhang Yunjia, executive curator of the museum and CEO of Suzhou SkyroadEducation Group, the museum is designed to be child-friendly and it often showsworks by young contemporary artists.Thespatial design is eye-catching. It features changes created by light and shadowdesig... [MORE] Location: No.17 Building, Fourth Phase, Ligong Causeway, SIP Opening hours: 9:30am-5:30pm (Monday to Sunday)