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The Tibet Museum is the only national first-class museum in the Tibet Autonomous Region built with direct state investment. It was completed and opened in October 1999, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and the 40th anniversary of the democratic reform in Tibet. The museum covers an area of more than 50,000 square meters, with an exhibition area of 10,000 square meters. The overall building has distinct Tibetan traditional architectural art features, while also having the practical features and functions of modern architecture. It is a model of the organic combination of traditional and modern architectural styles.
The Tibet Museum has a rich collection of cultural relics with strong ethnic characteristics, including cultural relics from the central government's administration of Tibet, Buddha statues, thangkas, ancient books and classics, porcelain, jade, folk cultural relics, and prehistoric cultural relics discovered by archaeology, etc. At present, there are seven permanent exhibitions in the museum, and about 10 temporary exhibitions are launched every year. It actively participates in and organizes many domestic and foreign cultural relics exchange exhibitions and other exhibitions, providing local audiences and domestic and foreign tourists with a unique experience of Tibetan history and culture, while effectively promoting international and domestic cultural exchanges and interactions.
Attractions Location: No. 19 Norbulingka Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region
Tickets: free
Opening hours:
10:00-17:30 (Tuesday to Sunday, January 1st to December 31st)
Contact Details： 0891-6835244
Transportation:
Take bus 3/24/2/8/8 Peak Line/L2 to Museum Station (bus stop) and walk to the museum.
Time reference: 1-3 hours
Discover Tibetan culture and history at Tibet Museum, combined with a visit to nearby landmarks in Lhasa.
Accommodation/Food: Stay at central Lhasa hotels or guesthouses. Enjoy local Tibetan cuisine such as momos, butter tea, and tsampa at nearby restaurants.
Souvenirs: Tibetan handicrafts, traditional textiles, museum replica artifacts, and local artwork.
Delve into Tibetan heritage at the museum and explore key cultural sites in Lhasa.
Accommodation/Food: Central Lhasa hotels or guesthouses; try Tibetan butter tea houses and local restaurants featuring yak meat dishes.
Souvenirs: Hand-painted Thangka scrolls, Tibetan jewelry, prayer wheels, and incense.
Combine museum visits with cultural landmarks and nearby nature spots.
Accommodation/Food: Stay in Lhasa city; sample Tibetan barley wine, butter tea, and local noodle dishes.
Souvenirs: Traditional Tibetan hats, handwoven carpets, religious artifacts, and local herbal products.
Extended stay with deeper immersion into Lhasa’s rich heritage and surrounding monasteries.
Accommodation/Food: Comfortable guesthouses or hotels in Lhasa; enjoy Tibetan butter tea, tsampa, and yak stew.
Souvenirs: Tibetan prayer beads, traditional masks, local arts and crafts.
Combine cultural landmarks with natural sightseeing in and around Lhasa.
Accommodation/Food: Hotels or guesthouses in Lhasa and nearby countryside; local specialties include butter tea and yak meat dishes.
Souvenirs: Local Tibetan jewelry, handmade carpets, Tibetan medicinal herbs, and prayer flags.
Spend six days uncovering the cultural, religious, and natural wonders around Lhasa.
Accommodation/Food: Stay in central Lhasa and countryside guesthouses; try traditional Tibetan dairy products and noodles.
Souvenirs: Tibetan carpets, religious statues, local teas, and embroidered clothing.
A week-long journey to experience Lhasa’s museums, monasteries, natural landscapes, and Tibetan culture in depth.
Accommodation/Food: Mix of city hotels and countryside lodgings; enjoy Tibetan hotpot, yak jerky, and butter tea.
Souvenirs: Handcrafted jewelry, Tibetan prayer flags, traditional Thangka paintings, and local herbal remedies.
........The Tibet Museum is the only national first-class museum in the Tibet Autonomous Region built with direct state investment. It was completed and opened in October 1999 on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and the 40th anniversary of the democratic reform in Tibet. It covers an area of more than 50,000 square meters and the exhibition hall is 10,000 square meters. The overall building has distinct Tibetan traditional architectural art characteristics, while also having the practical characteristics and functions of modern architecture. It is a model of the organic combination of traditional and modern architectural styles. The museum has three floors: the first floor has a Tibetan folk exhibition and the Tibetan Million Serfs Liberation Memorial Hall, the second floor is a Tibetan history and culture exhibition, and the third floor has two east and west viewing platforms. The east viewing platform can see the Prada Palace and Yaowang Mountain. Tickets are free, and the opening hours are 9:30-16:30 (closed on Mondays); it takes 2-3 hours. The northwest side of the museum is the Norbulingka Scenic Area.
It was reopened last year after being closed for 5 years, and it is well worth spending half a day to visit and learn.
Half an hour is enough to visit the history of Tibet and the liberation of serfs
There are many treasures with Tibetan characteristics in the Lhasa Museum, which are worth seeing.
What is even more regrettable is that the Tibet Museum opposite the Norbulingka was also closed for expansion on December 1, 2016. If I hadn't gone to the Capital Museum in 2018 to see a special exhibition of Tibetan culture, "Heavenly Road Culture-Tibetan History and Culture Exhibition", I would have felt even more regretful. After all, the culture here is very distinctive. The special exhibition in the Capital Museum introduced the sects of Tibetan religion in detail. If I could enter the Tibet Museum, I'm afraid it would be introduced in more detail.
The Tibet Museum is free and it is best to take a taxi.
It's very close to Norbulingka. You must go there if you have time.
Located on the east side of Norbulingka Road in Chengguan District, Lhasa, it is the only comprehensive national first-class museum in Tibet. It consists of three parts: the main museum area, the folk culture garden and the office area. The exhibition area is 10,451 square meters. The museum has more than 520,000 historical relics such as porcelain, jade, Buddha statues, thangkas, classics, especially seals, imperial edicts, etc. The collection includes prehistoric cultural relics of Tibet, historical exhibits that were promoted by successive emperors after Tibet was incorporated into China, Tibetan cultural and artistic works, and folk cultural collections, etc. - Wiki
The best way to understand the culture of a place is to visit the local museum. Due to the influence of its historical environment, Tibet's history is unique and very different from the history of the Central Plains. If you want to better understand the development of Tibet's history, then I definitely recommend going to a museum. After visiting the museum, you will understand Tibet better and it will be worth your trip to Lhasa.
The Tibet Museum is located in Norbulingka. Speaking of Norbulingka, it has a great history. It is a park that condenses Tibetan architecture and Tibetan gardens, and it was once the summer palace of successive lamas. The Potala Palace is obviously the East Palace.
The museum building is very local. The exterior is a typical Tibetan building, and the interior is integrated with the traditional Tibetan art style. In short, it is rich in color and gorgeous. The museum is divided into three floors. The first floor is a temporary display, activity area and souvenir shop. The second floor is some exhibitions of Tibetan folklore and Tibetan history. The third floor is some exhibition halls of Tibetan Buddhist culture.
The Tibet Museum has good content but poor conditions. It is now closed and will reopen in two years. It is worth a visit.
The Tibet Museum is located in the southeast corner of Norbulingka in Lhasa. It has been closed since December 2016 for renovation and expansion.
It is under repair, so please don't go there for now.
Whenever I go to a new province or autonomous region, its museum is my first stop, not only because it is free, but also because it allows you to quickly get a comprehensive understanding of the history, culture, customs and practices of the entire region. Unfortunately, I came to Lhasa at an unfortunate time, as the museum is closed for maintenance. I believe that it will be open next time I come, and I should have a deeper understanding of Tibetan culture here.
If you want to learn more about Tibetan history and religion, you can see a lot of mysteries here. There is too much information about Tibetan religion, politics and culture. It takes time to understand it, but you will find endless mysteries as you learn more. The Tibet Museum is still worth a visit.
Opposite the Norbulingka, it is under renovation and closed. The opening hours are unknown.
There are still many things worth seeing, especially the thangkas which are very precious.
The Tibet Museum is certainly not one of the best provincial museums in China, but as the first stop in Tibet, you can still go and have a look to learn about the history of Tibet, which will be of great help for your subsequent trip.
The museum is very Tibetan in style, both in appearance and in its collections, which are very different from museums in other places. This is a museum with a strong ethnic minority flavor.
The Tibet Museum systematically introduces the historical development of Tibet and integrates the cultural veins of the entire Tibet. It is highly recommended.
For museum lovers, no matter where you go, you must go to the local museum to experience it. The Tibet Museum is free to exchange tickets with your ID card. There is nothing too amazing, but you can take a look if you have time.
The Tibet Museum can be arranged at the beginning of your visit, where you can learn about Tibet's history, geography and other information. When you go there, pay attention to whether it is closed on the day, as there are no places to eat around.
It shows the history of Tibet and is worth visiting. The transportation is also very convenient.
When you go to an unfamiliar city, it is actually necessary to go to a museum to learn more about the city’s history and development.
We went to the Tibetan Museum. Dogs are not allowed.
The temperature was not high, so we left the dog in the car waiting for us.
There is no parking lot at the Tibet Museum, so we parked our car at the opposite Norbulingka parking lot and walked over.
Parking is really cheap, 2 yuan per hour.
The Tibet Museum is open to the public free of charge, but you need to go through security checks and have your ID card checked. (In fact, your ID card needs to be checked everywhere in Tibet)
It's a pity that some of the exhibition halls were under renovation and I didn't see all of them.
We spent 50 yuan to hire a guide to explain it to us.
It feels like all the places I've been to and haven't been to are slowly coming alive through her explanations.
It was closed for renovations the last time I went there, but I would still go visit it if it reopens in the future.
The beautiful east gate of Norbulingka is a place full of flowers. The Tibet Museum, a combination of Tibetan and Chinese architecture, is colorful and exaggerated.
The Tibet Museum is located in the southeast corner of Norbulingka in Lhasa. It is the first museum with modern functions in Tibet. In July 1994, it was listed as one of the 62 projects to aid Tibet in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Tibet Autonomous Region. It was completed and opened in October 1999, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and the 40th anniversary of the democratic reform in Tibet.
The Tibet Museum is located in the southeast corner of Norbulingka in Lhasa and is generally worth a visit.
The museum is a must-visit place for me when I travel to a city. It exhibits many cultural relics of Lhasa and some introductions to local customs and practices.
Go and see its history to deepen your understanding of it
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Whenever we go to a place, our first stop is the museum - such artistic things are really not our style.
It happened to be a short walk from the hotel, so it naturally became the first stop.
【Learn something new】
The purpose of a museum tour is basically to learn new things.
There are very few visitors. Although it doesn't look big from the outside, the exhibition is rich and it is worth it for children who are able to calm down and rent an audio guide to watch it slowly.
The interior is full of Tibetan style, and the exhibits are very real, mainly physical cultural relics.
The exhibition hall that impressed me the most was the Thangka, an art form that I personally admire very much.
Although I don't quite understand what I see, the exhibits involve different schools of painting, which gives off a sense of the contention of a hundred schools of thought.
I seldom take photos when visiting museums. Whenever I look back at some of the exhibits I have photographed in various museums, I find myself at a loss.
It is better to see as much as you can at the moment. The only thing I took a picture of was a statue of Tara, which I found very moving.
When you go to a city, you must visit the museum of that city. The Tibet Museum is also free, and you need to get a ticket to enter the museum. The exhibition hall inside has its own unique ethnic characteristics, and there are very few people inside. There are also some special experience areas where you can draw a picture yourself and take it home.
After I got there by taxi, I found out that the museum was under construction and closed. I won't say more. I'm so tired.
Walking from the Potala Palace. Seeing this
The Tibet Museum has distinct characteristics of traditional Tibetan architectural art, while also profoundly embodying the practical features and artistic charm of modern architecture.
On the morning of June 25, I took bus No. 24 from the "Tuanjiexincun East Gate Station" to the "Tibet Museum" and arrived at around 9:15. There were already more than 20 people at the museum entrance, so I lined up and waited. Not long after waiting, the museum opened at 9:30. I went through security check and no liquids were allowed in. I could only leave the mineral water I just bought at the security check, but I could pick it up when I left.
From the appearance, it has the artistic features of Tibetan architecture, especially the city wall beside the stairs entering the museum, which is just like the city wall beside the stone climbing paths of the Potala Palace, Drepung Monastery and other temples, with red roofs and white walls, and is full of the essence of Tibetan architecture.
The museum is a three-story building with a corridor. The first floor is a tourist souvenir shop, the second floor is a Tibetan history exhibition, and the third floor is a special exhibition and temporary exhibition of Buddha statues, jade articles, etc. Go up the road and enter the second floor of the museum. The entrance is very spacious and bright. The white corridor is inlaid with vermilion window lattices, and the upper part is exquisitely carved with floral decorations, which are gorgeous but not vulgar, and exude a strong sense of joy. In particular, the auspicious patterns inlaid around the corridor are like ivory carvings, which are holy and elegant, and seem to exude the fragrance of orchids, which makes people happy.
The first door on the left of the corridor on the second floor is "Exploring the Ancient Mysteries - Prehistoric Tibetan Culture Exhibition", where the most eye-catching thing is the treasure of the Tibet Museum - the "Double-body Pottery Jar" (Double-body Pottery Jar painted in red and black). This pottery jar was unearthed from the Karuo Ruins in Qamdo and has a history of more than 4,000 years.
Witness of History: History of the Relationship between Tibet and the Motherland
After appreciating the changes in ancient Tibet, we went to the Tibet Museum's original exhibition "Historical Witnesses - History of the Relationship between Tibet and the Motherland", which was specially launched on the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Tibet Autonomous Region. Focusing on the historical fact that "Tibet has been an inseparable part of Chinese territory since ancient times", the Tibet Museum selected more than 200 cultural relics such as imperial edicts, decrees, seals, calligraphy and paintings, licenses, tokens, plaques, gifts, and documents that reflect the relationship between Tibet and the motherland, revealing the historical facts that the central government of successive dynasties exercised sovereignty over Tibet.
Love on the Plateau - Tibetan Folk Culture Exhibition. Entering the gate is a set of Tibetan houses, showing the family life, diet, daily life, and furniture decoration of Tibetans, with a strong "Tibetan" style. What I am most interested in is the unique, exquisite, and ethnic Tibetan ornaments. These precious Tibetan ornaments show and interpret the beauty of the snowy land to the world. The ten treasures of the Tibet Museum - Coral Bazhu.
Wonderful Appearances of Buddha - Buddhist Sculpture Exhibition, the exhibition hall displays the most representative Buddha statues from various periods, which are like blooming snow lotus flowers, elegant and exquisite.
The Tibet Museum is still a little small. As a Tibetan culture that established the powerful Tubo Dynasty and created the snow-covered civilization, the museum's collections seem a little thin. When I wrote this travel note, the Tibet Museum had officially closed on December 1, 2016, and the closure time was 3-5 years. Friends who travel to Tibet have lost another opportunity to learn more about Tibet. I am looking forward to the Tibet Museum giving me a more beautiful display next time I visit Tibet.
To be honest, the real treasures of Tibet are all in the Potala Palace, and there are not many treasures in the museum. So the Tibet Museum is purely for learning about history, and if you want to see treasures, you should go to the Potala Palace.
Free admission does not mean free tickets. You can exchange your tickets with your ID card. You need to go through security check before entering. There is a guide rental service in the museum, 5 yuan/person. There is also a manual explanation service, 100 yuan/time, and you can join a group freely. When I just checked the introduction of the Tibet Museum, I found the news that it will be closed from December 1, 2016, and will be closed for 3-5 years. Children who are going there recently may not see this place!!!
Quite modern, the finishes exceeded expectations, the interior is very atmospheric, great!
It is still worth a visit, there are many restorations of Tibetan history
When you come to Lhasa, you must go to the Lhasa Museum. First of all, it is a free attraction. Secondly, there are many historical explanations in it, which is really meaningful.
Every time I go to a place, I have to visit the museum. Some of them are small, and many exhibition halls were under renovation.
There are many treasures on the second floor of the Tibet Museum, such as the seal in the picture. The seals of the living Buddhas and people in power of all generations are all there. It is worth seeing.
If you want to know more about this mysterious land, start here
There are many thangkas in it, from different eras and with various characteristics. They are all very Tibetan and worth seeing. The cultural heritage is very deep and there must be explanations. It is free
It's closed. They said it will reopen in 5 years... I made a wasted trip... I have to wait another 5 years if I want to see it...
The security check outside the door is very good. The collection is rich, but it is a pity that it is difficult for people who are not familiar with Buddhism to appreciate it.
Tickets are free, and it records almost all the development history of Tibet from ancient times to the present, and all kinds of history and things are relatively complete. Recommended
I came to see my baby, but she wasn't at home.
The Tibet Museum is a place that provides a relatively comprehensive display of Tibetan culture, geography, and history. Apart from the slightly harmonious dynasty history, there is still a wealth of knowledge waiting for you to explore here.
It introduces the history and culture of Tibet and the history of Tibetan Buddhism, and is worth a visit.
It was natural to advertise our company at the entrance of the museum.
A museum in a place is the quickest way to understand that place.
A very good place to learn about the history of Tibet. I hope it will open soon so that more people can learn about Tibetan culture.
You can learn more about the culture and history of Tibet. No tickets are required
It is a place worth visiting when you go to Tibet. Here you can travel through Tibet again.
I haven't been to many museums, but I think the Tibet Museum is worth visiting. It's the first place to start to understand Tibet.
The Tibet Museum is very big and the admission is free. It is also the only place where I can take photos. After entering, you have to pour out all the liquids and cannot bring water or drinks. The Tibet Museum tells the history of Tibet and Princess Wencheng. It records the historical and cultural heritage of Tibet. It is also a must-visit place
It gives a relatively detailed introduction to the customs and culture of the Tibetan region. The historical museum has a rich collection of exhibits. Of course, if you are short on time, I don't recommend going there.
Friends who are interested in history can go and have a look. I am not interested in this. I went in and took a quick look and came out without a detailed tour.
You can get a general understanding of the history and folk customs of Tibet. (The only place in Tibet where you don’t need to buy a ticket.)
The museum in Tibet is definitely the best place to understand the cultural and historical process of Tibet. The viewing area is divided according to the evolution of history. The whole context is clear and the cultural relics on display are very interesting. No tickets are required. It is highly recommended
I definitely recommend the Tibet Museum. It's a good place to learn about Tibetan culture, and there are many thangka artworks on display.
The most precious treasure of the museum is the double-body pottery jar.
Not bad, you can understand the culture of Tibet, it is worth a visit
The Tibet Museum is located diagonally opposite the Norbulingka. Its exhibition hall consists of four parts: prehistoric culture, inseparable history, culture and art, and folk culture.
The large number of historical relics in the Tibet Museum can prove the close relationship between the Tibetan people and the various ethnic groups in the mainland, as well as the process of successive central governments exercising sovereignty and implementing management over Tibet. Through these objects, the museum proves that Tibet is an inseparable part of China's territory, and more effectively educates the masses to safeguard the unity of the motherland, strengthen national unity, and oppose national division.
Tips: It is recommended to rent a guide at the service desk for 10 yuan and listen while watching. There is also a free book bar on the basement floor, where you can read Tibetan history and pictorials and bask in the sun.
The Tibet Museum is located in the southeast corner of Norbulingka. It is a modern museum with ethnic characteristics. It exhibits a large amount of Tibetan historical materials, as well as Tibetan people's living materials and religious relics.
It seems to be a recent habit that I visit a city and first visit a museum
After reading the local history, I always feel that my cultural level has improved a lot.
You only need to show your ID card to get the museum ticket, and there are guides. I listened to them. One of the aunts thought it was very interesting and came back again at night. In general, it is not a large museum, but it has everything. It is worth a visit.
They also sell gemstones and other things. The quality is just so-so, just buy what you like.
I got off the bus at the Museum Station, but it was too early. I should have gotten off at Norbulingka South Station. There are many rare treasures in the Tibet Museum, and many cultural relics are also very exquisite, which shows the high achievements of the Tibetan people in ancient art and civilization.
It is very beautifully built, with a grand appearance and ethnic characteristics. There are also clusters of flowers outside. It is recommended that you must visit it when you go to Lhasa to learn about Tibetan civilization and history. I really think the Chinese nation is great!
It can be used as a way to understand Tibet before your trip to Tibet.
A museum in the city, but it feels more like a propaganda building
🎪Tibet Museum
This is the best place to learn about the history of Tibet. However, I met my brother here after I went to the Potala Palace. The entrance fee is free and you can get a ticket. After entering, you can freely visit the entire exhibition hall on the upper floor. The biggest advantage here is that you can take pictures.
The first exhibition hall is divided into seven units: Tang, Song, Yuan, Qing, Republic of China to New China. I classified them into the evolution of Tibet, the exhibition hall of drama costumes, etc.
⚠️Museum‼ ️Closed on Monday‼ ️You need to go through security check to enter the museum, and you are not allowed to enter wearing slippers. The second time I wore slippers, I was refused entry on the spot.
📍The address is on Norbulingka Road, just across the street from the Summer Palace.
The Tibet Museum is worth a visit to learn about Tibetan culture. It is very large and there are many things to see.
It can be the first destination after arriving in Tibet, but if you don’t know much about Tibetan history and culture, or don’t have a tour guide or an interpreter, it will feel like a cursory visit.
Please note that the museum is closed on Mondays
The first stop in Tibet was the Provincial Museum. Because it was closed on Mondays, I adjusted my schedule specially, thinking that I couldn't miss it. There are many cultural relics in the museum. This time I learned more about history. In the words of the tour guide, remember two time points, one is the time when Songtsen Gampo unified Tibet, and the other is the time when Tibet was peacefully liberated. Time is tight, if I come again, I can calm down and appreciate the various cultural relics in the museum.