The superb new Suzhou Museum, designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei, opened in 2006 in Dongbei Street, and is located 3 km (1.9 miles) north of the center. The building is a dramatic fusion of traditional and modern architectural styles and houses over 30000 objects, most notably excavated artifacts, Ming and Qing Dynasty paintings and calligraphy, and ancient arts and crafts.