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 Museum
Address: 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 on the morning of Chinese New Year's Eve.
Ticket booking: 0838-5651526
General admission: Gallery ticket 80 yuan
Note: Children shorter than 1. 2 m (including 1. 2 m) can visit the gallery free of charge. The ticket must be used on the day it is sold.
National Museum of China
Address: 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 Museum
Address: 201 Renmin Avenue, Huangpu district, Shanghai
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (no entry after 16:00). Closed Mondays (except for national holidays).
E-mail:webmaster@shanghai-museum. org
General admission: Free (a max of 8,000 admitted daily).
Hunan Museum
Address: 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).
