Hami Museum
哈密博物馆
Highlights include the mummies, woolen textiles and Northern Tianshan painted pottery from the Wubao tombs, offering an introduction to three thousand years of Silk Road history in Hami.
The Hami Museum is beside the Hui King's Palace scenic area and presents Hami's history from prehistoric times through the Qing dynasty. The most famous exhibit is the “Hami Mummy” unearthed from the Wubao tomb group. Dating back about three thousand years, it is displayed alongside colorful woolen textiles, leather boots and wooden objects. Other highlights include Northern Tianshan culture painted pottery, Han and Tang stone inscriptions unearthed in Barkol, and artifacts related to the Hui Kings. Admission is free, but you need to bring your ID. The museum is usually closed on Mondays. It can be visited in the same half-day as the Hui King's Palace and the Hui Kings' Mausoleum.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–18:00; closed Mon
Nearby sights
- Mausoleum of the Hami Kings
- Hami Hui King's Palace
- Baishitou Scenic Area
- Hami Devil City (Wubao Yardang)
- Dahaidao Yardang
- Yiwu Populus Euphratica Forest