Shaanxi Archaeological Museum
陕西考古博物馆
China's first large museum dedicated to archaeology, showcasing a century of archaeological discoveries in Shaanxi and the process of artifact restoration.
The Shaanxi Archaeological Museum is located in the Guodu subdistrict of Chang'an District, inside the Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology. It opened in 2022 and is China's first large museum with archaeology as its theme. Its exhibition, 'Archaeological China: Shaanxi Chapter', is organized into three sections: 'Archaeological Journey', 'Praise for Civilization', and 'Technology Support'. It displays more than 5,000 artifacts excavated from various periods in Shaanxi, many shown to the public for the first time. Visitors can also see artifact restoration and archaeological work in progress. Admission is free, but you must book in advance by real name through the official WeChat account. A visit takes about 2 to 3 hours. It is about 20 km from downtown, reachable by Metro Line 6 or taxi. It is a good alternative when reservations for the Shaanxi History Museum are hard to get. The museum is closed on Mondays.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00 (closed Mondays)
Nearby sights
- Xiangji Temple
- Sui-Tang Dynasty Heaven Altar Site
- Jingye Temple
- Daxingshan Temple
- Chang'an Twelve Hours Theme Block
- Shaanxi History Museum
- Giant Wild Goose Pagoda / Datang Everbright City
- Qujiang Pool Heritage Park