Ningxia Museum
宁夏回族自治区博物馆
Ningxia's provincial comprehensive museum, with a concentration of Western Xia artifacts, Northern Dynasties, Sui and Tang treasures from Guyuan, and Hui culture galleries. A must-visit indoor attraction in Yinchuan.
The Ningxia Museum is on the east side of People's Square in Jinfeng District. Its permanent exhibitions cover the general history of Ningxia, Western Xia artifacts, Hui ethnic customs, and a rock art theme. Highlights include a Western Xia gilt bronze ox and a stone base for a tomb inscription carved with a warrior figure, as well as cultural relics from the Northern Dynasties and the Sui and Tang periods unearthed in Guyuan. Admission is free, but you must bring your ID and book in advance. The museum is closed on Mondays. A full visit takes about 2 hours. It is best to come before visiting the Western Xia Tombs so you can learn about Western Xia history first. It is accessible by city bus.
Opening hours
Closed Mondays; 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Chengtian Temple Pagoda (West Pagoda)
- Haibao Pagoda
- Yuhuang Pavilion & Drum Tower
- Nanguan Great Mosque
- Yuehai National Wetland Park
- Mingcui Lake National Wetland Park
- Helan Mountain East Foothills Wineries
- China Hui Culture Park