4A Tourism Area
Xinjiang Museum (Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum)
新疆维吾尔自治区博物馆
Xinjiang, Urumqi·43.7903°N, 87.5156°E
Ticket Price
Free admission
Duration
2-3 hours
About Xinjiang Museum (Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum)
A cultural museum in Urumqi, Xinjiang, featuring artifacts, historical exhibits, and immersive displays of local heritage. • Provincial museum famous for 4,000-year-old Tarim mummies. • Silk Road artifacts, textiles and ethnic-culture halls. •...
Highlights
• Provincial museum famous for 4,000-year-old Tarim mummies. • Silk Road artifacts, textiles and ethnic-culture halls. • The 'Loulan Beauty' and 'Five Stars' brocade.
Suggested Route
Lobby, then the mummy hall, then the Silk Road and ethnic galleries; 2-3 h.
Food & Lodging
Cafes nearby; many city restaurants around. Central Urumqi hotels.
Facilities
Parking, restrooms, free/booked entry, wheelchair access, a cloakroom and an audio guide.
Travel Tips
Visit on weekday mornings for fewer crowds. Some museums require advance online reservation.
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Opening Hours
09:00-16:30 (closed Mondays)
Getting There
Shayibake District, Urumqi; Urumqi Metro Line 1 (Museum station area) ~1 km; Urumqi Railway Station ~10 km; Diwopu Airport ~18 km.
Reservation
Free but advance real-name reservation required via official WeChat account 'Xinjiang Museum' (1-7 days ahead, timed slots); bring ID; closed Mondays.
Ticket Price
Free admission
