Shaanxi History Museum

​​1. Historical Significance​​

The ​​Shaanxi History Museum​​ (陕西历史博物馆, Shǎnxī Lìshǐ Bówùguǎn), opened in ​​1991​​, is China’s first ​​large-scale modern national museum​​. Built to preserve Shaanxi’s role as the capital of ​​13 dynasties​​ (including Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang), it houses ​​370,000+ relics​​ spanning ​​1.63 million years​​—from prehistoric tools to Qing Dynasty artifacts.

​​2. Architectural Design​​

• ​​Style​​: ​​Tang Dynasty-inspired​​ complex with a central palace layout, covering ​​65,000 m²​​.
• ​​Galleries​​: ​​Three permanent halls​​ (Prehistoric, Zhou-Tang, and Later Dynasties) and ​​two rotating exhibitions​​ (Tang Murals, Hejiacun Treasures).

​​3. Key Collections​​

• ​​Tang Dynasty Murals​​: ​​600+ tomb murals​​ (e.g., Crown Prince Zhanghuai’s tomb), showcasing Tang elite life.
• ​​Hejiacun Hoard​​: ​​Tang gold/silverware​​, including the ​​ox-head agate cup​​ (a "national treasure" banned from overseas display).
• ​​Bronze & Jade​​: ​​Shang-Zhou ritual bronzes​​ and ​​Han jade seals​​ (e.g., Empress Lü’s seal).

​​4. Visitor Experience​​

• ​​Hours​​: ​​8:30 AM–6:00 PM​​ (summer); ​​9:00 AM–5:30 PM​​ (winter). Closed Mondays.
• ​​Admission​​: ​​Free​​ (reservation via WeChat/Trip.com); ​​¥30​​ for Tang Murals Gallery.
• ​​Tips​​: Allocate ​​3+ hours​​; English audio guides available.

​​5. Global Recognition​​

• ​​UNESCO Silk Road​​ dossier site.
• Featured in ​​Netflix’s "China’s Treasures"​​ (2024).

A ​​gateway to China’s imperial past​​, the museum blends ​​art, history, and architecture​​ into one unforgettable journey.