Tibet Yak Museum
西藏牦牛博物馆
The world's first museum devoted to the yak. It tells the full story of the plateau and the yak, from ecology to daily life.
The Tibet Yak Museum lies near the Liuwu Bridge in Chengguan District. It opened in 2014. Its exhibits include yak fossils and specimens, yak-hair tents, leather goods, pack-transport equipment and related artworks. It explains the yak's place in Tibetan production, daily life and religious culture. The displays are thoughtfully designed and the explanations are lively. Admission is free or low-cost (check the official information), and the museum is closed on Mondays. It is about 5 kilometers from the Potala Palace, reachable by taxi, and makes a relaxed option during the first days of acclimatization.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00; closed Mon
Nearby sights
- Tibet Museum
- Norbulingka
- Chakpori Hill Viewpoint
- Potala Palace Square
- Potala Palace
- Lukhang Park
- Lhalu Wetland
- Princess Wencheng Live Performance