About
The Sanmenxia Guo State Museum sits in Shangjianling Village, in Hubin District of Sanmenxia, Henan Province, China. It is an archaeological museum built on the site of the ancient Guo State tombs, so the visit is closely tied to the ground where the objects were found.
What you will see
The museum displays artifacts from the Zhou Dynasty and the burial objects recovered from the tombs. Its collection is known for well-preserved ancient Chinese bronze vessels and jade artifacts, which give visitors a concrete sense of the material culture of the period.
Planning your visit
- Location: Shangjianling Village, Hubin District, Sanmenxia, Henan 472000, China
- Also known as: 三门峡虢国博物馆, or Guo State Museum
- Contact: +86-398-2890061
Because the museum stands on an archaeological site, it suits visitors with an interest in ancient history, bronze work and jade, or in how tombs and their contents are studied and presented. Calling ahead on the number above is the most direct way to confirm current arrangements before you go.
The area around it
The museum is in Sanmenxia, a city in western Henan. Pairing a visit with time in the city gives a broader picture of the region's past, since the Guo State tombs are part of the story of the Zhou period in this area.