As the ancient capital of thirteen dynasties, Luoyang is one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization. Located in Luoyang City, the Luoyang Museum is devoted to the splendid history and culture of Luoyang. The museum covers an area of 200,000 square meters, with a collection of more than 20,000 cultural relics from different historical periods.
The main building of Luoyang Museum consists of two floors, with permanent exhibitions on the first floor and special exhibitions on the second floor. The Luoyang Museum is a great place to learn about Chinese history and art during your Luoyang tours.
Quick Facts of Luoyang Museum
- Location: Nietai Road, Luolong District, LuoyangCity, Henan Province, China
- Opening time: 09:00-17:00 (closed on Mondays)
- Ticket price: Free
- Time needed: 2-3hours
- Best time to visit: All year round
- Suited to: History loversand culture lovers
The History and Significance of Luoyang Museum
In 1958, Luoyang Museum was built, with its original site in Guanlin, Luoyang. The new building of Luoyang Museum was completed in 2009 and officially opened to the public in 2011. The shape of Luoyang Museum is like a big tripod, symbolizing the historical heritage of the ancient capital.
Luoyang Museum is an important window for people to know about the culture of Yellow River and the Heluo civilization. Most of the cultural relics in the museum are locally excavated, showing the origin and development of the Heluo culture. The Luoyang Museum in Henan, China plays an important role in promoting traditional Chinese culture.
What to See and Do in Luoyang Museum
Bronzes in Various Shapes and Sizes
The Luoyang Museum has a rich collection of bronzes covering all historical periods from the Western Zhou to the Ming and Qing Dynasties. These bronzes demonstrate the artistic styles of ancient Luoyang and reflect the social life of different dynasties.
Bronze Square Ding with Animal Facial Pattern is one of the most valued bronzes in the Western Zhou Dynasty, with fine craft and exquisite decoration. The delicate shape of Bronze Ding Intertwined with Gold and Silver Patterns shows the artistic style of the Warring States period.
Exquisite Jade Wares from Different Dynasties
Jades in Luoyang Museum are used for different purposes. The exquisite shapes of the jades reflect the excellent skills of the ancient craftsmen. Observe these jade artifacts to learn about the living customs, religious beliefs, and hierarchies of ancient societies.
White Jade Cup is the representative of the jade wares in the Luoyang Museum. The jade cup is a drinking vessel with a simple shape, reflecting the concise artistic style of the Wei and Jin dynasties.
Colorful Tang Tri-Color Glazed Ceramics
Tang Tri-Color Glazed Ceramics are representative artworks of the Tang Dynasty in Luoyang, with vivid shapes and bright color. The shapes of Tang Tri-Color Glazed Ceramics in the Luoyang Museum include horses, camels and figurines, reflecting the cultural diversity of Tang society.
Black Glazed Pottery Horse is one of the treasures of the Luoyang Museum. The black Tang Tri-Color Glazed Ceramics is extremely rare. Up to now, only two black glazed pottery horses were unearthed in China. Tri-colored Pottery Lamp is another famous pottery in the museum. The tray of the lamp looks like a blooming lotus, reflecting the exquisite craftsmanship of the Tang Dynasty.
Buddhist Artworks and Stone Carvings
Buddhist artifacts and stone carvings are valuable collections in the Luoyang Museum. Buddhist artifacts are diverse, covering several historical periods and different artistic styles. The stone carvings here are vivid, shaped mainly by figures and animals.
Facial Part of the Clay Buddha Figurine is a small part of a Buddha statue in the Northern Wei Dynasty. Its only remaining parts are the nose, mouth, chin and cheeks with a calm smile, showing the features of ancient Buddhist art.
Explore Diverse Cultural and Historical Exhibitions
You can also explore the various exhibitions in the Luoyang Museum to learn more about Luoyang culture and art. The exhibitions of the museum are divided into two parts: permanent exhibitions and temporary exhibitions. These exhibitions show the features of different times and diverse social scenes in Luoyang.
The Heluo Civilization Exhibition is the most representative display of Luoyang Museum. It demonstrates the glorious history of Luoyang as the ancient capital of 13 dynasties. There are also six thematic exhibitions recording the development of civilization in the Central Plains.
Best Time to Visit Luoyang Museum
The Luoyang Museum can be visited all year round. There are different exhibitions and events for you to explore at different months. If you want to visit other attractions in Luoyang, you can choose to plan your trip to Luoyang in spring and autumn.
How to Get to Luoyang Museum in Henan
By Bus
From Luoyangdong Railway Station, take the bus No. 48 and then transfer to bus No. 201/77 to Luoyang Museum, which takes 1 hour 21 min. From downtown Luoyang, take bus No. 77 to Luoyang Museum, which takes 41 minutes.
By Taxi
It will take 25 min and cost 12-22 RMB to Luoyang Museum from Luoyangdong Railway Station. Or you can take a taxi to reach Luoyang Museum from downtown Luoyang, which takes 11 minutes and costs 6-10 RMB.
Attractions nearby Luoyang Museum in Henan
Longmen Grottoes: As a World Heritage-listed site, it is one of the world’s largest treasures of stone carving art. The statues record the lives of ancient people, with great historical and cultural value.
White Horse Temple: Founded in the Eastern Han Dynasty, White Horse Temple is the birthplace of Buddhism in China. The temple has a profound influence on the development of Chinese Buddhism.
Luoyang Ruins of Sui and Tang Dynasty: This is the site of the capital city in the Sui and Tang Dynasties, which has a history of over 1,400 years. It consists of the palace city, the imperial city and residential area.
Luoyi Ancient City: Located in the old town of Luoyang, Luoyi Ancient City boasts many historical sites. Stroll around the ancient city, observe the city walls, ancient courtyards and old trees to feel the historical and cultural heritage of Luoyang.
Luoyang Ancient Art Museum: Built in 1987, Luoyang Ancient Art Museum is the first tomb museum in the world. The museum has a large collection of artifacts, including tomb architecture, brick art, and tomb murals.
