Shaanxi History Museum extends hours from 1 October
Published on 10/04/2026 at 06:40 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Shaanxi History Museum in Xi'an is running its extended holiday opening from 1 to 7 October 2026. The main building, at 91 Xiaozhai Donglu, is open from 7.30am to 8.30pm during the period, with last entry at 7.30pm.
Holiday opening brings eight exhibitions to the museum
The schedule forms part of the museum's 2026 Mid-Autumn and National Day holiday programme. Its official holiday notice sets the extended hours for the main building and lists a daily reservation capacity of 17,500 visitors.
The programme includes the permanent display Ancient Civilisation of Shaanxi in exhibition halls 1, 2 and 3. Other named displays include Treasures of the Great Tang Dynasty - Unearthed Objects from the Hejiacun Hoard in hall 4, Tang Dynasty Mural Treasures in the east basement, and the temporary exhibition Golden Art of the Hellenistic Period in hall 7. Clothing from the ancient Ba State Museum in Xinjiang is shown in hall 5, while a Shaanxi epigraphy exhibition occupies hall 6.
The notice also lists Bole Chooses a Horse in the underground youth education centre and a display about Tang dynasty food culture in the National Treasures Hall. These named locations give visitors a practical way to match the holiday programme with the museum's internal layout.
Shaanxi History Museum connects holiday access with ancient collections
The museum presents the history of Shaanxi through material from successive periods. Its official English site identifies displays covering the prehistoric period, the Zhou, Qin, Han and Tang dynasties, and Shaanxi after the Tang period. The collection highlights include Western Zhou bronze vessels, Song dynasty ceramics and Tang dynasty gold bowls.
A separate government cultural portal describes the museum's holdings through Shang bronzes, Han gold and silver ware, Tang tomb paintings and terracotta figures. It also lists Golden Tide: From Macedon to China, an exhibition running from 30 May to 30 November 2026, at the Shaanxi History Museum in Xi'an.
The October extension therefore changes the practical shape of a visit rather than the museum's historical sequence: the same building that presents early Chinese civilisation and Tang material is scheduled to remain accessible into the evening. The holiday date falls within the museum's published 2026 exhibition calendar.
Visiting Shaanxi History Museum: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The extended opening runs from 1 to 7 October 2026 at the main building, 91 Xiaozhai Donglu, with access from 7.30am to 8.30pm and last entry at 7.30pm.
- The holiday notice lists a reservation capacity of 17,500 visitors per day for the main building. The Qin-Han Gallery is a separate venue with a different address and schedule.
- The main building is in Xi'an's Yanta District. The museum's official English site gives the address as No. 91 Xiaozhai Donglu, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China.
- Visitors can find the permanent Shaanxi history display in halls 1, 2 and 3, while the holiday notice places the Hejiacun Hoard display in hall 4 and the Hellenistic gold exhibition in hall 7.
- The official language is Chinese and the national currency is the renminbi.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Shaanxi History Museum
When does the holiday opening take place at Shaanxi History Museum?
The extended opening runs from 1 to 7 October 2026. The main building closes at 8.30pm, with last entry at 7.30pm.
What exhibitions are listed for Shaanxi History Museum?
The programme includes Ancient Civilisation of Shaanxi, the Hejiacun Hoard display, Tang dynasty mural material, Hellenistic gold and several temporary exhibitions.
Where is Shaanxi History Museum and how do you get there?
The main building is at 91 Xiaozhai Donglu in Xi'an's Yanta District, Shaanxi, China. The Qin-Han Gallery is a separate venue and is not the same visitor address.
