The Suzhou Arts and Crafts Museum gives a close look at the refined handwork behind the city's reputation for elegance. Exhibits typically focus on local traditions such as embroidery, carving, fan-making, and decorative arts, all of which connect to the garden and scholar culture that made Suzhou famous.
It is a secondary museum, but a useful one if you have already seen the classical gardens and want to understand the objects and skills that belonged in that world. The visit is compact and works well as a quieter stop near the old city sights.