Hebei Museum, Provincial museum in Shijiazhuang, China.
Description
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 The exhibition features ancient pottery, textiles, and historical documents spanning different periods of the region.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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