Anyang Museum
安阳博物馆
Anyang's general museum, covering the city's history from prehistory to the Ming and Qing dynasties. Its collection includes Shang bronzes, Northern Qi Buddhist statues and Xiangzhou kiln ceramics.
The Anyang Museum lies in the eastern district of Anyang, not far from the China Writing Museum. It is a comprehensive museum presenting the history of the Anyang region. The main exhibition traces the development from the Paleolithic site of Xiaonanhai and the Shang capital at Yinxu, through Ye City and the Northern Dynasties, the Xiangzhou period of the Sui and Tang, to the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing. Its collection includes Shang bronze vessels, Northern Qi Buddhist statues, ceramics from the Xiangzhou and Guantai kilns, and epitaphs. There are also special exhibitions on Anyang's historic architecture and folk customs. Admission is free, but real-name booking is required. The museum is usually closed on Mondays. It can be visited on the same day as the China Writing Museum, and the taxi ride takes about 10 minutes.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00, closed Mon