Henan Museum
Museum type :
Archaeological Museum

Established in :
10014

Holidays :
Sat,Sunday and Monday

Visiting Hours :
9:00 to 17:00 from Tuesday to Friday

Contact No :
86-371-3511237

Location :
Henan Province, Zhengzhou City , China

Display Objects :

At present the museum has a collection of more than 130,000 pieces of cultural relics treasures, of which more than 5,000 pieces are treasures of the first and second grades. Among them, the prehistoric cultural relics, bronze vessels of the Shang and Zhou Dynasties, and pottery and porcelain wares of the various dynasties in Chinese history possess most distinguishing features.

Inside the museum, there are basic exhibition halls, specialized exhibition halls and provisional exhibition halls. For the first batch of exhibitions, two basic displays and six specialized displays are offered. They are rich in contents, presenting a spectacular sight to visitors.




Description :

The Henan Museum is located in Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan province, in central China. It was founded in 1927 and is one of the oldest and largest museums in China. It houses a collection of more than 200,000 artifacts from the Neolithic to modern times, and is divided into two main sections: the main museum and the Zhengzhou City Museum. The main museum is home to numerous artifacts from the Zhou, Qin, Han, Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, including a large collection of jade, pottery, bronzes, and other artifacts.

The Zhengzhou City Museum focuses on the history of the city, with exhibitions on the city's origins, culture, religion, and industry. There is also a section dedicated to the history of the Silk Road, which connected the east and west of Asia. The museum is open to the public and offers various educational programs, including lectures, seminars, and special exhibitions. It also hosts a range of cultural events, such as traditional music and dance performances, and cultural festivals. The museum also offers a variety of educational resources, such as multimedia presentations, books, and magazines.