Changsha · history museum
Changsha Museum (长沙市博物馆, Chángshā Shì Bówùguǎn)
The Changsha Museum (长沙市博物馆) documents Changsha's history, including the Mawangdui Han Dynasty tomb discoveries (shared with Hunan Provincial Museum) and the city's connection to Chairman Mao Zedong.
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Is Changsha Museum worth visiting?
Changsha's city museum documenting the Han Dynasty Mawangdui discoveries and the hometown of Chairman Mao Zedong. Free. Allow 1–1.5 hours.
Quick facts
| Category | history |
|---|---|
| Ticket | Free. Passport required. |
| Hours | 9:00-17:00. Closed Mondays. |
| Recommended duration | 1-1.5 hours. |
| Best time to visit | April through October. |
| How to get there | Metro Line 1 to Jiamenting (贾谊故居) stop. |
| English signage | partial |
Why visit
Changsha is the hometown of Chairman Mao. The Mawangdui Han Dynasty tomb artifacts (displayed at the Hunan Provincial Museum) provide the main reason to visit.
Collection highlights
- Changsha pottery traditions
- Mao Zedong hometown documents
- Han Dynasty artifacts from Mawangdui context
Tips
- Combine with the Hunan Provincial Museum (larger collection)
- The nearby Jiamenting (贾谊故居) is a historic site