Gansu Provincial Museum, Provincial museum in Lanzhou, China.
The Gansu Provincial Museum spans 18,000 square meters and contains two main sections dedicated to history and natural science collections.
The museum opened in 1939 as the Gansu Science and Education Museum and transformed into a comprehensive cultural institution after renovations in 1956.
The museum displays 350,000 artifacts including bronze sculptures, painted pottery, Buddhist art, and significant items from the ancient Silk Road civilization.
Visitors can explore the exhibitions from Tuesday through Sunday between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with free admission requiring advance online reservations.
The museum houses the Flying Horse of Gansu, a bronze sculpture from the Eastern Han dynasty depicting a horse with one hoof landing on a bird.
Location: Lanzhou
Inception: 1939
Opening Hours: Mardi-Dimanche 9:00-17:00
Website: http://gansumuseum.com
GPS coordinates: 36.06694,103.77194
Latest update: March 9, 2025 05:43
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