China is one of the world' s ancient civilizations and has the earliest outstanding bronze casting (青铜冶铸) technology. Here we' ve created a list of 4 museums where you can gain an in-depth understanding of Chinese bronze.
Sanxingdui MuseumAddress: Sanxingdui Ruin Site, 133 Xiangxin Road, Guanghan, Deyang, Sichuan province Hours: Comprehensive Gallery (the first exhibition hall): 8: 30-18: 00;Bronze Gallery (the second exhibition hall): 8: 30-18: 30. (no entry after 17: 00). Closed Mondays Ticket booking: 0838-5651526 General admission: Gallery ticket 80 yuan Note: Children shorter than 1. 2m (including 1. 2m ) can visit the gallery free of charge. The ticket must be used on the day it is sold. |
National Museum of ChinaAddress: East side of Tian' anmen Square, Dongcheng district, Beijing Hours: 8: 30-17: 00(no entry after 16: 30) General admission: Free (passport required for entry). Closed Mondays (except for national holidays) E-mail: webmaster@chnmuseum. cn |
Shanghai MuseumAddress: 201 Renmin Avenue, Huangpu district, Shanghai Hours: 9: 00-17: 00(no entry after 16: 00). Closed on the morning of Chinese New Year' s Eve E-mail: webmaster@shanghai-museum. org General admission: Free(a max of 8,000 admitted daily). |
Hunan MuseumAddress: 50 Dongfeng Road, Changsha, Hunan province Hours: 9: 00-17: 00(no entry after 16: 00). Closed Mondays (except for national holidays) and the eve of Chinese New Year Tel: (+86-731) 84415833,84475933 E-mail: web@hnmuseum. com General admission: Free(passport required for entry). |
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