Hebei Museum

The Hebei Museum is a provincial museum in Shijiazhuang with two buildings housing extensive collections of archaeological artifacts. The exhibition features ancient pottery, textiles, and historical documents spanning different periods of the region.

The museum was founded in 1953 and underwent two relocations during the 1980s before establishing itself at its current South Zhongshan Street location. These moves reflect the growing importance of the collection.

The museum displays works from multiple Chinese dynasties, including jade burial suits from the Western Han period and bronze vessels from royal tombs that reflect the artistic traditions of the region.

The large exhibition space allows visitors to walk around comfortably and view the displays from different angles. The best time to visit is in the morning when the place is less crowded.

The collection contains an ancient lamp from around 172 BCE discovered in a royal tomb, showing how technically advanced early Chinese metalwork was. Visitors find this object fascinating because of its functionality and age.

Location: Shijiazhuang

Inception: 1953

Official opening: June 9, 2014

Website: http://hebeimuseum.org

GPS coordinates: 38.04094,114.52316

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:47