Sichuan Museum

Sichuan Museum is a national first-class museum in China and the largest comprehensive museum in Southwest China. It is located in Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan Province.

Collection Categories at Sichuan Museum

The museum houses more than 350,000 artifacts. The main collection categories include bronze ware, calligraphy and paintings, ceramics, ethnic cultural relics, and Tibetan Buddhist artifacts.

Signature Treasures

1. Warring States period bronze pot with water-and-land battle patterns
2. Western Zhou bronze lei with elephant-head handles and coiled kui dragon motifs
3. Eastern Han dynasty pottery figurine of a storytelling performer
4. Wintersweet and Twin Birds, round silk fan painting by Emperor Huizong of the Song dynasty
5. Zhang Daqian’s Dunhuang mural reproductions and calligraphy works

Suitable For

Ideal for visitors interested in Chinese history and culture, art lovers, and those interested in Buddhist culture.

Recommended Visiting Time

2–3 hours

Notes

Sichuan Museum displays a small number of Sanxingdui artifacts. If you have sufficient time and a strong interest in the mysterious Sanxingdui civilization, it is recommended to set aside half a day to visit the Jinsha Site Museum in Chengdu, or plan a full-day trip to the Sanxingdui Museum in Guanghan, just outside the city.