Hubei Provincial Museum, Major cultural museum in Wuchang District, Wuhan, China
Description
The Hubei Provincial Museum is an art museum in Wuchang housing around 200,000 objects within a complex of buildings featuring traditional Chinese architecture. The structures have raised platforms, wide eaves, and sloped roofs arranged throughout a garden setting.
History
The museum was founded in 1953 and relocated to its current location west of East Lake in 1960. Its collection documents significant cultural developments across various periods of China.
Culture
The museum displays artifacts spanning different periods of Chinese history, including renowned bronze bells and an ancient sword. Visitors can observe how these objects shaped the understanding of China's past.
Practical
The museum sits near the western shore of East Lake and is accessible on most weekdays. Visitors should allow ample time to explore the extensive exhibition spaces at a leisurely pace.
Did you know?
Several archaeological finds from the tomb of Marquis Yi of Zeng cannot be loaned internationally by the museum due to Chinese export regulations. This makes certain pieces viewable only at this location.
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