Shaanxi History Museum
Museum type :
History Museum

Established in :
1983

Holidays :
Monday

Visiting Hours :
Tuesday-Sunday: 9:00 to 17:30

Contact No :
86-29-85219422

Location :
Shananxi Province,Xi'an City , China

Display Objects :

It's Collections are Fossils of the Lindow Man (preceded Peking Man),The Deer Pattern Eaves Tile from the Qin Dynasty, The Kneeling Archer, a 120cm tall figure unearthed in 1977 from Emperor Qin Shi Huang's tomb, The Four Footed Li, a Shang Dynasty bronze cooking utensil, Playing Polo, a Tang Dynasty mural of people playing polo in China, The Empress's Seal, a jade seal from the Western Han Dynasty, excavated near the tomb of Emperor Gao Zu, the first emperor of the Han Dynasty, one of the most important imperial seals ever found in China.




Description :

The Shaanxi History Museum is one of the most important museums in China. Located in the capital city of Xi'an, the museum was built in 1983 and is home to a large collection of artifacts from ancient Chinese history. The museum covers a total area of 65,000 square meters and houses over 370,000 artifacts, including bronze wares, pottery, jade, coins, and sculptures. The museum is divided into several exhibitions, each focusing on a different aspect of Chinese history. One of the most popular exhibits is the Han Dynasty Tomb of Emperor Jingdi, which dates back to 206 BCE.

The exhibit includes artifacts such as pottery, weapons, and sculptures. The museum also includes a large collection of Tang Dynasty artifacts, including paintings and sculptures. Other exhibits include the Ancient Tombs of Qin and Han Dynasties and the Ancient Tomb of Qin Shihuang. The Shaanxi History Museum also houses a number of interactive displays, including a 3-D virtual tour of ancient China. Visitors can also take part in activities such as traditional dance performances, calligraphy demonstrations, and cultural lectures. The museum also hosts a number of special events, such as traditional festivals and exhibitions.