Tibet Museum
西藏博物馆
A first-class national museum across from Norbulingka. Thangkas, Buddhist statues, palm-leaf manuscripts and Tibetan medical texts present Tibet's history and culture in a systematic way.
The Tibet Museum is at the southeast corner of Norbulingka. It opened in 1999 and reopened in 2022 after a renovation and expansion. It is a first-class national museum. The exhibits follow the history and culture of Tibet, including prehistoric stone and pottery tools, gold seals and investiture documents issued by successive central governments, fine thangkas, gilt bronze Buddhist statues, palm-leaf manuscripts, Tibetan medical charts and folk objects. Entry is free but requires real-name reservation, and the museum is closed on Mondays. The grounds are flat and have rest areas, which makes it a good choice for your first days in Lhasa while you adjust to the altitude. It can be visited on the same day as Norbulingka.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00 (check official site); closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Norbulingka
- Chakpori Hill Viewpoint
- Potala Palace Square
- Potala Palace
- Lhalu Wetland
- Lukhang Park
- Tibet Yak Museum
- Ramoche Temple