Introduction
- The current Henan Museum, located in Zhengzhou, opened to the public on May 1, 1998 and covers an area of more than 100,000 square meters. As the provincial museum of the cradle of Chinese civilization it provides a basic understanding of the country's culture and history. Read more
Exhibitions
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New Henan exhibition follows in Confucius's footsteps The Henan Museum is launching a new exhibition that traces Confucius's journey seeking and spreading wisdom. Date: Nov 28, 2025 - March 8, 2026 Read more
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Bronze gourd-shaped kettle: A rare guest from Shanxi visiting Henan At the Henan Museum, a special exhibition is shining the spotlight on a remarkable gourd-shaped bronze hu (kettle, wine container) from the tomb of the Jin State Minister Zhao in Shanxi province. Date: Sept 26, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025 Read more
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Henan Museum's small gilt treasures illuminate ancient children's life Henan Museum's new exhibition showcases its collection of miniature gilt artifacts from cellar hoards of the Han (206 BC-AD 220) and Jin (265-420) dynasties. Date: Until Sept 29, 2025 Read more
Brilliant Collection
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Brick relief captures ancient acrobatic show on moving chariots Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220)
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Shang Dynasty bronze vessel with bird-shaped legs Shang Dynasty (c.16th century-11th century BC)
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Tri-color horn-shaped cup resembles graceful peacock Tang Dynasty (618-907)
Stories
Qing Dynasty cloisonné gourd inspires modern fridge magnet
One treasure of Henan Museum – the 66 centimeters tall cloisonné gourd inlaid with jade – is hailed as a masterpiece of Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) craftsmanship.
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