Baotou Museum

Baotou Museum
包头博物馆（包头市文物保护中心）

Address: No 25, Aerding Street, Kundulun district, Baotou city, Inner Mongolia autonomous region
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Friday: 9 am – 5 pm (Last entry: 4:30 pm)
Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm (Last entry: 5 pm)
Admission: Free

The Baotou Museum is a comprehensive cultural institution that showcases the rich human heritage and the evolution of civilization in western Inner Mongolia. It covers an area of 3.5 hectares and has a building area of 24,000 square meters.

The museum houses six permanent exhibition halls. "Epic of Jiuyuan" chronicles Baotou's ancient history and culture; "Stories in Stone" displays ancient rock art from Inner Mongolia; "Northwestern Metropolis" highlights Baotou's modern history; "Pearl of the North" focuses on the city's contemporary history; "Tales of the Deer City" explores Baotou's folk culture; and "Buddhi Craftsmanship" showcases the intricate Thangka art of Inner Mongolia.

Through these exhibitions, visitors can gain an insight into the development of human society and the deep cultural legacy of Baotou and its surrounding areas.

In addition to its permanent galleries, Baotou Museum features two flexible exhibition halls that host unique, high-quality temporary exhibitions. These bring art and culture from diverse regions and styles, allowing visitors to experience a world of cultural richness without leaving the city.