Xi'an Museum

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.

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)

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.

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.

A Thoughtful and Flexible Museum Visit I visited the museum during the summer holidays, so it was quite crowded with local tourists. It wasn’t as peaceful as other museums I’ve been to, but the lively atmosphere showed how much people appreciated the exhibits—especially local visitors, who seem to really enjoy museums. One thing I loved was the option to rent an audio guide (30). As an introvert, it made the visit so much more comfortable. I could explore at my own pace, take extra time at displays that interested me, or skip parts that didn’t. No need to follow a group or feel rushed—just a personal and relaxing experience. There’s also a lovely café in the garden, perfect for enjoying some tea and a peaceful break surrounded by greenery. Near the entrance, a row of local hawkers sells traditional street food. If your culture or dietary preferences allow, I highly recommend trying some—it's a fun and flavorful part of the visit. Ticket -0 ( free entry).

Great free museum with a broad collection. About medium-sized. If you can't book tickets on WeChat Foreigners can get them for free at a booth (being passport).

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.

Too crowded and bustling, but lots of interesting historical artifacts.