Chuxiong Prefecture Museum
楚雄州博物馆
A prefecture-level museum known for Yi history and culture and the Lufeng dinosaur fossils. Visitors can see the Wanjiaba bronze drums, Yi costumes and dinosaur skeletons.
The Chuxiong Prefecture Museum is on Lucheng South Road in the southern part of the city and is the first stop for understanding Yi culture in Chuxiong. Its permanent exhibits cover Yi history and culture, Yi costumes and Bimo culture, and Chuxiong's Bronze Age, including bronze drums and replica bronze bells excavated from the Wanjiaba tomb complex. There is also a Lufeng dinosaur fossil exhibit, and the dinosaur skeletons are especially popular with children. Admission is generally free. Book with your ID card or pick up tickets on site. The museum is usually closed on Mondays. Allow 1.5 to 2 hours for your visit, and combine it with the nearby Yan Pagoda and Confucius Temple to make a half-day trip.
Opening hours
about 09:00–17:00; closed Mon (check official announcements)