Zhengzhou Art Museum gives the city a dedicated space for visual art, with rotating exhibitions that usually focus on Chinese painting, calligraphy, contemporary work, and regional artists. It is a useful cultural stop in a city many travellers treat mainly as a rail hub.
The museum is most rewarding if you check what is on before going, since temporary exhibitions drive the visit. Pair it with Zhengzhou's newer civic districts for a look at the city's modern, planned side rather than its ancient Shang and Yellow River history.