Henan | Museum travel guide, experience the charm of China.

| Museum travel guide, experience the charm of China. Henan Museum requires real-name reservations for free visits. We recommend making a reservation 5 days in advance. Please bring your valid ID for entry. Wear comfortable shoes, as the visit requires a long walk. Public transport: Take bus B11, B102, B18, B2, S158, 83, etc. to "Henan Museum Station" or "Nongye Road Wenbo East Road Station." Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00–17:00 (last admission at 16:00) Visit route: 1F: Neolithic Hall: See the Jiahu bone flute, which is over 8,000 years old. It is the earliest wind instrument unearthed in China and has high historical and artistic value. Xia and Shang Hall: Pay attention to the Owl Zun of Fu Hao, which is unique in shape and vividly shows the bronze art style of the Shang Dynasty. 2F: Zhou Hall: Appreciate the cloud-patterned bronze ban, which is exquisitely crafted using the lost-wax casting method, reflecting the superb bronze casting technology of ancient times. There is also the jade-handled iron sword, which dates back nearly 200 years before the artificial iron smelting in China and is known as the "First Sword of China." Qin, Han, Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties Hall: Learn about the historical changes and cultural development of this period, and feel the cultural characteristics and artistic styles of different dynasties. Sui and Tang Hall: If you are interested in Buddhist culture, you can pay attention to the Buddhist statues and other cultural relics of this period and feel the religious art of the Sui and Tang Dynasties. 3F: Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing Hall: See the Northern Song Ru Guan kiln sky-blue glazed carved flower goose-neck vase, which is a treasure of Ru kiln porcelain and represents the superb porcelain-making technology of the Song Dynasty. Special Exhibition Hall: Various special exhibitions are held from time to time, and you can choose to visit according to your interests. For example, "Ancient Stone Carving Art Exhibition in Central China," "Danxi Ancient Gold: Bronze Art of the Chu State in Central China," "Exquisite Treasures: Exhibition of Ming and Qing Treasures in the Museum," etc. Other notes: Follow the museum's rules, do not touch or make loud noises. Follow the guidance and instructions of the staff and visit in an orderly manner. If you have any questions, feel free to ask the staff.