Tibet Museum, A Treasure Trove of Tibetan Culture and History

19 Roblinka Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa City, Tibet Autonomous Region
Must visit the museum in every place
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Introduction

The Tibet Museum is the only national-level museum directly invested in by the state and was opened in October 1999 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and the 40th anniversary of Tibet's democratic reform. The museum covers an area of over 50,000 square meters with an exhibition area of 10,000 square meters. Its architecture combines the traditional building style of the Tibetan people with modern functionalities. The museum's collection of cultural relics is rich and colorful, featuring national characteristics such as central government artifacts from different historical periods, Buddhist statues, Thangkas, ancient books and classics, ceramics, jade, folk relics and prehistoric relics discovered through archeological excavation. Currently, the museum has seven permanent exhibition halls and showcases around 10 temporary exhibitions each year. It actively participates in and organizes domestic and foreign cultural exchange exhibitions and other exhibitions, providing a unique experience of Tibetan history and culture and promoting cultural exchange and interaction between different countries.
Address
19 Roblinka Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa City, Tibet Autonomous Region
Opening hours
09:00-12:00 (morning session), 14:30-17:30 (afternoon session)
last admission time: 16:30 (Tue-Sun from Jan 1 to Dec 31, all day) 09:00-12:00 (morning session), 14:30-17:30 (afternoon session)
last admission time: 16:30 (Mon from Jan 1 to Dec 31)
Transportation
Take bus routes 3/24/2/8/8 peak line/L2 route to the Museum Station (bus stop) and get off. It is within walking distance.