Anhui Museum (New Building)
The Anhui Museum and the Anhui Provincial Museum are the same institution — the new Anhui Museum (新馆) in Hefei's Municipal Cultural District opened in 2011. This file exists to ensure correct slug references. The actual slug for the Anhui Museum is "anhui-museum" per the museum's official English name.
Hefei · history museum2026-10-18
Quick Answer
Is Anhui Museum (New Building) worth visiting?
Note: this entry covers the same institution as anhui-museum — the new Anhui Museum in Hefei's Municipal Cultural District; see that entry for details (2026).
Quick facts
| Category | history |
|---|---|
| Ticket | Free admission (see anhui-museum entry) |
| Hours | Daily 9:00-17:00 (see anhui-museum entry) |
| Recommended duration | See anhui-museum entry. |
| Best time to visit | See anhui-museum entry. |
| How to get there | See anhui-museum entry. |
| English signage | See anhui-museum entry. |
Why visit
See anhui-museum entry.
Collection highlights
- See anhui-museum entry for the full highlight list
Tips
- The correct slug for the Anhui Museum is anhui-museum. This file is a reference marker only.
Frequently asked questions
Is Anhui Museum and Anhui Provincial Museum the same thing?
Yes. The institution is officially named "安徽博物院" (Anhui Museum) and is the provincial-level museum of Anhui Province. The entry slug is "anhui-museum.
What is the connection between Anhui Province Museum and the Huangshan UNESCO sites?
Anhui Museum documents the culture of Anhui province, including the famous Hui merchants (徽商) who built the historic villages near Huangshan. For the UNESCO village architecture (Xidi, Hongcun), visit those sites directly — the museum provides cultural context. Anhui Museum in Hefei is separate from Huangshan's regional museums.
How do I visit Anhui Museum and what are its hours?
The correct slug for Anhui Museum is "anhui-museum" (not "anhui-province-museum"). Anhui Museum (安徽博物院) is in Hefei's Cultural District, open 9:00-17:00 (closed Mondays), free entry with passport. Metro Line 1 to Medical University station, then 10-minute walk. The new building opened in 2011 has excellent exhibits on Anhui's history and the Hui merchants. Allow 2-3 hours.