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Luoyang Museum洛阳博物馆
Luoyang Museum, in the Luobei New District, is a National First-Grade museum with a collection of more than 15,000 artefacts. Its permanent exhibition, "Heluo Civilization", traces 5,000 years of Luoyang's history from prehistoric times to the modern era — the story of what archaeologists call the earliest China.
Luoyang · Visitor Guide2026-10-19
Quick Answer
Is Luoyang Museum worth visiting?
A National First-Grade museum holding 5,000 years of Heluo civilization — the evidence of 'the earliest China.
Quick facts
| Ticket | Free admission (entry with ID card) |
|---|---|
| Hours | 09:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30); closed Mondays |
| Recommended duration | 1.5-3 hours |
| Best time to visit | Year-round (an indoor venue, good in any season) |
| How to get there | Metro Line 2 to Museum Station; buses to the Luoyang Museum stop |
| English signage | Yes |
| Wheelchair accessible | Yes |
| Opened | New building opened in 2009 |
| Collection | Over 15,000 artefacts |
| Grade | National First-Grade Museum |
| Permanent exhibition | Heluo Civilization |
| Treasures | Xia-dynasty bronze jue, Eastern Han stone winged beast |
| Location | Luobei New District |
What to expect
Luoyang Museum is the city's largest comprehensive museum, rated National First-Grade in 2011. Its collection of more than 15,000 artefacts runs from prehistory to modern times, and the permanent "Heluo Civilization" exhibition lays out 5,000 years of the region's history in sequence.
Star pieces include the earliest bronzes known in China — the Xia-dynasty bronze jue (with the Duling square ding) — plus the Eastern Han stone winged beast, Tang tri-coloured horses and famous Song kiln wares. The Xia bronzes are key evidence that the Luoyang region was a cradle of Chinese civilization.
The building itself is striking — a vast "eye of civilization" gazing over the Luo River. Special galleries include the Luoyang Treasures exhibition, the Tri-coloured Pottery exhibition and the Ancient Stone Carving exhibition.
How to get there
The museum sits in Luobei New District. Take metro Line 2 to Museum Station, exit A, then a 5-minute walk. Buses serve the Luoyang Museum and Convention Center stops. Drivers can use the museum's underground car park.
Best photo spots
- The museum's exterior architecture
- The Xia-dynasty bronze jue
- The Eastern Han stone winged beast
- The Tang tri-coloured horses
- The main exhibition halls
Tips
- Reserve ahead on the official account to skip the queue
- Book a docent tour at the service desk if you want real depth
- Combine with the Luoyang Urban Planning Exhibition Hall and Luoyi Ancient City in one day
- Flash photography is prohibited inside
Scams to avoid
- No notable scams — a properly run state museum
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book?
You can reserve on the official account or simply show your ID at the door. In peak season, reserve ahead to save time.
Are guides available?
Yes. Docent tours can be booked at the service desk (CNY 100-200 per group), and self-guided audio devices rent for CNY 30.
What else is nearby?
The Luoyang Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, Luoyi Ancient City and the Sui-Tang Luoyang City National Heritage Park are all close by.
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