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Current Exhibitions
Archaeological Discovery Exhibitions
Twin Stars Illuminating the World: The Ancient Shu Civilization of the Sanxingdui and Jinsha Sites
Galleries S8 and S9, National Museum of China
Archaeological Discovery Exhibitions
Echoes of King Kaolie: Archaeological Discoveries from the Wuwangdun Tomb No. 1
Galleries N1 and N2, National Museum of China
Technology Innovation Exhibitions
Forging the Path to National Strength: China's Manufacturing Achievements under the 14th Five-Year Plan
Art Corridor, Galleries N3 and N4, National Museum of China
Classical Art Exhibitions
Colorful Brushstrokes upon the Earth: The 2025 Chinese Farmers' Painting Exhibition
Galleries S6 and S7, National Museum of China
Historical and Cultural Exhibitions
Ancient Chinese Food Culture
Gallery N11
Special Exhibitions
The Power of Science and Technology
Central Hall 2
Historical and Cultural Exhibitions
Mirrors of Eternity: A Cultural Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Bronze Mirrors
Gallery S14
Special Exhibitions
Ancient Chinese Jades
Gallery S13
Special Exhibitions
Ancient Chinese Porcelain Art
Gallery N17
Special Exhibitions
Ancient Chinese Buddhist Sculpture
Gallery N19
Special Exhibitions
Ancient Chinese Culture: Costume and Adornment
Gallery N18
Special Exhibitions
Ancient Chinese Calligraphy and Painting
Gallery S12
Special Exhibitions
Ancient Chinese Currency
Gallery S11
Permanent Exhibitions
Ancient China
Galleries N20-N25, S15-S18, S20
News
- Notice on Opening Arrangements during 2026 Spring Festival Holiday
- Exhibition "Twin Stars Illuminating the World: The Ancient Shu Civilization of the Sanxingdui and Jinsha Sites" Opens
- Exhibition "Forging the Path to National Strength: China's Manufacturing Achievements under the 14th Five-Year Plan" Opens
- Exhibition "Echoes of King Kaolie: Archaeological Discoveries from the Wuwangdun Tomb No. 1" Opens
- Chief Executive Officer of Heritage Malta Visits National Museum of China
- Rector of University of Ljubljana Visits the National Museum of China
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"Houmuwu" Bronze Square Cauldron (Ding)
Height 133cm, Mouth 112×79.2cm
Three characters are inscribed on the inside of the body: ‘Hou mu wu’, written in a vigorous and robust script, with full shape and strokes which taper into points at their ends but are full in the middle.
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