Linfen Museum
临汾市博物馆
A general museum in Linfen city showing cultural relics from southern Shanxi history, including Taosi, Jin state, and ancient Pingyang.
The Linfen Museum sits on the west bank of the Fen River in the city. Its main theme is 'Pingyang, the Capital of Yao.' Exhibits cover Taosi culture, Jin bronzes, Pingyang woodblock New Year prints, southern Shanxi opera, and folk customs. It is a good place to learn about the history of southern Shanxi before visiting the ancient buildings. Admission is free, but you need to show your ID card or book in advance. The museum is usually closed on Mondays. A visit takes about 1.5 hours and can be combined with a stroll in Fen River Park.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00, closed Mon
Nearby sights
- Temple of Emperor Yao & Huamen Gate
- Dayun Temple (Iron Buddha Temple)
- Linfen Drum Tower
- Dongyang Houtu Temple
- Guye Mountain & Xiandonggou
- Niuwang Temple Stage at Weicun
- Taosi Site
- Dingcun Folk Museum