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Shanxi Museum
Introducing Shanxi Museum (from wikipedia)
The Shanxi Museum is the largest museum and cultural building in the province of Shanxi. The museum, located in Shanxi's provincial capital Taiyuan, is home to about 400,000 cultural relics and 110,000 old books. The museum started off as the Education Library and Museum of Shanxi, which opened in October 9, 1919 as one of the earliest museums in China. Shortly after the Second Sino-Japanese War the institution's collections were heavily damaged and partially moved to Japan. Amongst its important artefacts are those related to Sima Jinlong (d. CE 484), including a large number of tomb figurines from his tomb including those made of lead-glazed ceramics. The museum also has a tomb plaque from Sima Jinlong's tomb. Other artefacts related to Sima Jinlong are in the Datong Museum. In September 1953, the museum became the Shanxi Provincial Museum. After the completion of the new building in 2005 it was officially renamed the Shanxi Museum.
Shanxi Museum Fast Facts
• Chinese Name: Shan Xi Bo Wu Yuan 山西博物馆
• Best Time to Visit: Apr, May, Jun, Sept & Oct
• Recommended Visiting Hours: 2 hours
• Things to Do: Musuem
• Opening Hours: 09:00 to 17:00, last entry at 16:00, closed on Monday.
• Entrance Fee: Free
• Address: 13, Binhe Road, Taiyuan
What to expect at Shanxi Museum
Shanxi Museum has three floors that walk you through all aspects of Shanxi culture, from prehistoric fossils to detailed local opera and architecture exhibits. It consists of 7 historical subjects and 5 artistic subjects. The historical subjects include The Cradle of Civilization, The Trace of The Xia and Shang Dynasty, The Achievements of the Jin Kingdom, The Melting Pot of Different Nationalities, The Relics of Buddhism, The Hometown of Operas and The Shanxi Merchants. The artistic subjects include Jades, Ancient Chinese Porcelains, Ancient Architecture, Ancient Chinese Currency and Ancient Chinese Painting and Calligraphy.
How to get to Shanxi Museum
• Twin Pagoda Temple can be reached by local bus 865 & 69.
• Rent a car/bus from GGC to enjoy a hassle free private transfer from hotels in Taiyuan to Shanxi Museum.