Sichuan Museum is the province's largest, opened 2009 in its new Huanhua location next to Du Fu Cottage. Free admission with passport. Six permanent halls cover Sichuan from the Shu kingdom (overlap with Jinsha) through Han Tomb tile reliefs (the famous 'Eastern Han Pottery Storyteller' is here, in textbooks worldwide), Tang/Song Buddhist sculpture salvaged from Wanfo Temple, and a particularly strong Tibetan-Buddhist thangka collection. Allow 3 hours. Less crowded than Jinsha — better choice for museum-fatigued travelers who still want to see Sichuan's archaeological highlights. Combine with Du Fu Cottage (5 min walk) and Qingyang Gong (10 min walk).
Address
251 Huanhua South Rd, Qingyang District
青羊区浣花南路 251 号
Highlights
- Han Pottery Storyteller (击鼓说唱俑)China's iconic Han tomb figure
- Wanfo Temple Tang BuddhaStone sculpture salvaged from a destroyed Tang monastery
- Tibetan Thangka Hall300+ paintings; among China's best collections
For foreign visitors
- English service: partial english
- Cards accepted: cash_only
- Booking / entry: required
- Best time: Weekday morning
- Wi-Fi: free
- Transit access: need taxi
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What travelers say (3 reviews)
MuseumGoer·TripAdvisor·4/5
Largest provincial museum in SW China. Han pottery + Shu kingdom artifacts. Free with passport.
2026-04-20
四川博物院·Ctrip·4/5
四川博物院免费！汉代陶俑、藏传佛教文物丰富。门口拿票即入。
2026-03-28
Eric M.·Google Maps·4/5
Free entry, well-curated. Pair with Du Fu Cottage next door.
2026-02-25
