Qufu Han Dynasty Art Museum

Qufu Han Dynasty Art Museum

The Qufu Han Dynasty Art Museum is a non-state-owned museum approved by the Shandong Provincial Cultural Relics Bureau and supervised by the Qufu Municipal Cultural Relics Bureau. It currently features two permanent exhibition halls — "Exhibition of Han Dynasty Portraits of Confucius" and "Exhibition of Fine Han Dynasty Artworks" — as well as five functional areas including offices, a visitor center, a collection storage room, and specialized research facilities.

From its inception, the Han Art Museum has upheld the museum’s mission by prioritizing social benefits. It offers free admission to the public and remains open for more than 280 days each year, earning widespread acclaim from all sectors of society.

Han art refers to the carvings and paintings created by artisans during the Han Dynasty, often found in architectural elements such as tombs, ancestral shrines, and gate towers. Renowned for their grand and profound subject matter, Han artworks have been praised by Western scholars as "treasures of Eastern art." The Han Dynasty portraits of Confucius exhibited in this museum are selected from the vast collection of Han-era artworks, featuring pieces that have direct or indirect connections to Confucius. These works reflect his philosophy and life story, including several rare and invaluable pieces. Visitors can appreciate exquisite Han Dynasty art while immersing themselves in Confucian culture.

Rating and Recognition

On December 21, 2020, it was designated as a National Third-Class Museum in the fourth round of evaluations by the Chinese Museums Association.

Further Reading:

· China National Third-Class Museums