Xi'an Museum

The modernization of the guided museum tour. AR equipment for hire which provides a visual explanation of some relics. Chinese only so as an improvement they could add English or other languages. The relics are thousands of years old and the exhibition halls are not too big so If you have younger children this Xian museum should be more then enough. Children would enjoy playing with the AR and practice saying Chinese numbers to controls the exhibit visual.

Opened on May 8, 2007, the Xi'an Museum (西安博物院 - Xī'ān Bówùyuàn) is one of the most modern and largest historical museums in China. Its collection of 130,000 artifacts mainly covers the Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang periods. Almost all of the artifacts come from Shaanxi province, and for those who don't have time to visit the large tomb complexes of the Han and Tang emperors, a visit here will give you an idea of ​​the fantastic burial finds. Highly recommended!

Visited Xi'an Museum in January 2026. The museum is filled with ancient artifacts, ranging from pottery, bronze collections, gold amulet, ceramic and much more. The highlight of the museum is at the basement where you can find permanent display of pieces of history of Xi'an. This museum aren't that packed with visitors unlike other attractions in Xi'an

Very nice City Museum (2008) of the City of Xi‘An with the complete history of the City development. The Museum is less crowded than other the Museums. It was really worth to toke the time to visit this Jewel.

Xi'an Museum tells the story and is divided into different zones. Inside, ancient artifacts from different eras are displayed, very beautiful. Outside is a beautiful garden and you can walk to see the pagoda. Importantly, there is no entrance fee. You can exchange your passport for a ticket at the ticket office.

we visited the Xi’an Museum, a fascinating cultural hub with an extensive collection of 130,000 artifacts. The museum’s highlights include over 14,400 national third-tier precious artifacts. The permanent galleries in the basement feature impressive archaeological collections of bronze, pottery, and grave statuary, vividly illustrating Chang’An’s pivotal role as the starting point of the Silk Road. The second floor, showcases ancient jades, with another gallery currently showcasing an educational photography display, providing insight into the museum’s school programmes. Overall, the museum offers a rich and immersive experience into Xi’an’s historical significance.

RMB 10 for shuttle bus from ticket office to entrance to the museum. Takes about 20 mins to walk up if you dont take the shuttle. Allocate 2 - 3 hours to view the difference halls. Guides are available at the ticket office ( not necessarily if you do read ups on Google before hand)

If you also failed to reserve the Shaan’xi Historical Museum, this local museum will be a perfect alternative. Thousands of cultural relics are exhibited in five halls. The ancient Chang’an exhibition at the ground floor is a must go. All kinds of Buddha sculptures, famous Tang tri-color glazed ceramics, and terracotta figurines are everywhere and you cannot believe they were produced thousands of years ago by Chinese people. What fantastic arts! Better be here in autumn or spring as in summer it’s very hot due to poor air conditioners.