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Urumqi Museum
Introducing Urumqi Museum
The Urumqi Museum is situated 8 kilometers (5 miles) north of downtown Urumqi. The Urumqi Museum was built in 2005, spanning over 33,700 square meters (8.3 acres). It houses a fascinating collection of over 14,000 artifacts, allowing visitors to trace the artistic achievements, cultural exchanges, and fascinating story of Urumqi and its surrounding region across millennia.
Urumqi Museum Fast Facts
• AKA: Urumqi Municipal Museum
• Chinese Name: WūLǔMùQíShì BóWùGuǎn 乌鲁木齐市博物馆
• Best Time to Visit: All year around
• Recommended Visiting Hours: 2 - 3 x hours
• Things to Do: Photography, Uighur History and Culture
• Opening Hours: 10:00-19:00
• Entrance Fee: Free
• Address: 111 Fengqi Street, Shuimogou District, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
What to Expect at Urumqi Museum
Entrance Hall & Introduction Gallery
The Entrance Hall is dominated by a magnificent bas-relief. Stretching over 20 meters (65 ft) long and 6 meters (20 ft) high, its surface a canvas of white lotus petals – the artwork’s primary motif – gracefully encircling a majestic central panorama. This panorama draws the eye to the awe-inspiring Bogda Peak rising in the distance, with the cityscape of Urumqi sprawled out before it. At the very heart of the scene, pomegranate seeds spill forth, a symbolic representation of the region’s abundant blessings, nestled amongst depictions of Xinjiang’s diverse ethnic groups. Delicate cloud and wave patterns frame the entire composition, infusing it with a sense of harmony and dynamism.
This grand artistic statement serves as a prelude to the museum’s Introduction Gallery, tucked just beyond the bas-relief. Here, the journey through Urumqi’s rich tapestry continues. Selected historical buildings and elements of the city are presented through the lens of both time and space, inviting visitors to unravel the layers of history, geography, and culture that converge in this fascinating city.
Urumqi History and Culture Exhibition
This exhibition masterfully narrates the history of Urumqi, guiding visitors on a chronological journey from the Stone Age to the founding of the People’s Republic of China through artifacts like bronze weapons and pottery from the Sa’ensayi and Alagu cemeteries, historical relics like the “Land Lease Contract” from the Astana Tombs and fragments of the “Dihua Jintang Yonggu” (迪化金汤永固) stele, each piece offering deeper insights into the city’s intricate cultural fabric.
How to Get to Urumqi Museum
• By Bus: Take bus 6402 to Wanbaoshe Station.
Additional Travel Advice on Urumqi Museum
• Urumqi Museum is closed on Mondays, except the Chinese statutory holidays.
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