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Changsha Museum
Introducing Changsha Museum
Changsha Museum is a history museum located in downtown Changsha. Changsha Museum showcases artifacts unearthed from various archaeological sites in the area. Founded in 1986, the five-story museum possesses a remarkable collection of over 500,000 cultural relics, dating from the Paleolithic era to the present day. This diverse collection, featuring bronzes, ceramics, calligraphy, paintings, and other artifacts, showcases the rich cultural development of Changsha as a prominent political, economic, and cultural center throughout its history.
Changsha Museum Fast Facts
• Chinese Name: Cháng Shā Bó Wù Guǎn 长沙博物馆
• Area: 24,000 square meters (5.93 acres)
• Best Time to Visit: All year around
• Recommended Visiting Hours: About 2 to 3 hours
• Things to Do: Photography, Chinese History and Culture
• Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00 Tuesday to Sunday
• Entrance Fee: Free
• Address: Xiangjiang North Road, Kaifu District, Changsha, Hunan Province
What to Expect at Changsha Museum
With its rough, angular facade resembling a fragment of ancient bedrock, Changsha Museum features a striking exterior wall displaying a map of Changsha from the early 1900s, illustrating the city’s role as a treaty port and offering a glimpse into a bygone era. It is the perfect place to explore the city’s unique story of resilience and revolution, and to discover its pivotal role in the birth of modern China.
Exhibition of Changsha Ancient History and Culture
The museum’s primary exhibition, the Changsha History and Culture exhibition, occupies four halls and is divided into two sections: Ancient History and Modern History.
The Ancient History section offers a comprehensive exploration of Changsha’s development, showcasing its rich and enduring cultural legacy. Over 1,250 artifacts and more than 2,400 historical pictures and documents illustrate the city’s history, tracing its journey from the first signs of human activity 200,000 years ago through key periods. The exhibit is organized into six parts, beginning with the earliest inhabitants and moving through the southward expansion of the Shang (1600 BC-1046 BC) and Zhou (1046 BC-256 BC) dynasties. It then explores the rise of the Chu State (ancient state during the Zhou Dynasty), the Han Dynasty’s (202 BC-220 AD) establishment of feudal states, the flourishing Tang (618-907) and Song (960-1279) Dynasties, and concludes with Changsha’s designation as Hunan’s provincial capital in the early Qing Dynasty (1644-1912).
Exhibition of Changsha Modern History and Culture
The Modern History section continues the narrative, exploring Changsha’s crucial role in modern China. This section is divided into seven parts, covering: the advocacy of practical governance, the implementation of new policies, the early response to the 1911 Revolution (also known as the Xinhai Revolution), Changsha’s pioneering role in the founding of the Chinese Communist Party, the Autumn Harvest Uprising (an insurrection in Hunan and Jiangxi provinces), the city’s participation in the united front against foreign aggression, and its peaceful liberation. Through their embrace of national responsibility, pursuit of progress, and brave fight for independence and liberation, the people of Changsha made significant contributions to China during critical periods of its history, as demonstrated in this exhibition.
Special Exhibition of Poetry and Inscriptions on Tang Dynasty Changsha Ware
Changsha ware represents a milestone in the history of Chinese ceramics. Breaking away from the single-color tradition of the time, this innovative style incorporated poetry, calligraphy, and painting into its decoration, pioneering the art of decorated porcelain in China. This exhibition focuses on these poetic and written inscriptions, showcasing a selection of Changsha ware pieces featuring poems and other writings, including examples produced for export. These artifacts offer glimpses into daily life in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and highlight the kilns’ role in fostering cultural exchange.
How to Get to Changsha Museum
• By Bus: Take bus 2, 237, 357, 520, 804, 906 to Beichenshidaiguangchang (Beichen Time Square) Station.
• By Subway: Take subway line 1 to Beichensanjiaozhou (Beichen Delta) Station.
Additional Travel Advice on Changsha Museum
• The museum is closed on Mondays except for public holidays.
• It is not allowed to use flash, selfie sticks or tripod in the museum.
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