Introduction
- The current Henan Museum, located in Zhengzhou, opened to the public on May 1, 1998 and covers an area of more than 100,000 square meters. As the provincial museum of the cradle of Chinese civilization it provides a basic understanding of the country's culture and history. Read more
Exhibitions
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Henan exhibition highlights the ritual and music civilization of the Shang and Zhou periods An exhibition on the establishment and evolution of China’s ritual and music civilization during these two periods was unveiled at the Henan Museum on Nov 3. Date: Nov 3, 2023 - Feb 28, 2024 Read more
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7th-17th-century Huangdao kiln ceramics exhibited in Henan The Henan Museum launched an exhibit of Huangdao kiln ceramics on April 11, showcasing more than 150 ceramic artworks dating from the Tang Dynasty (618-907) to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Date: April 11, 2023 - June 6, 2023 Read more
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Ink paintings by contemporary Chinese artists on exhibit in Henan The Henan Museum unveiled an exhibit on Oct 1, to present ink paintings created by renowned contemporary artists, including Xu Beihong, Qi Baishi, and Ye Qianyu. Date: Oct 1, 2022 - Nov 30, 2022 Read more
Brilliant Collection
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Henan Museum’s treasure is China’s oldest sports trophy Western Zhou Dynasty (c.11th century-771 BC)
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Han Dynasty tomb mural depicting four mythological creatures Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 24)
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The sound of bronze bells from 3,000 years ago Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC)
Stories
Encounter living history at Henan Museum
The Henan Museum gathers numerous national treasures. Like shining stars, they illuminate China’s history and await your exploration.
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