Shanghe County Museum

Shanghe County Museum

The Shanghe County Museum has an exhibition area of 2,100 square meters, divided into a lobby and exhibition halls, showcasing historical relics from various dynasties in Shanghe. Currently, the museum houses a collection of over 400 cultural relics, including 69 classified as precious. Intangible cultural heritage such as the Guzi Yangge dance is also vividly displayed. Since its opening, the county museum has been committed to free admission for the public, organizing over 20 historical and cultural education activities annually, receiving an average of 350,000 visitors per year, including 180,000 young people. It has also been honored as an advanced collective in cultural relics protection at the provincial and municipal levels eight times. Being included in the third batch of nationally subsidized museums for free admission presents a valuable opportunity for development. The Shanghe County Museum will continue to strengthen its own construction, and with advanced management and first-class services, establish itself as an important platform for witnessing Shanghe’s history, promoting its culture, and showcasing its image.

The Shanghe County Museum features an elegant and classic style, dignified and generous in design. Covering a total area of 7,300 square meters, with a building area of 3,800 square meters and an exhibition area of 2,100 square meters, it consists of two main halls: a lobby and an exhibition hall. The museum’s total collection exceeds 400 items, with relics dating from the Shang and Zhou dynasties to the Ming and Qing dynasties, showcasing historical relics from various periods in Shanghe. Among them, 69 are classified as precious. The collection boasts many fine pieces, including rare treasures seldom seen in China, such as bronze he vessels unearthed from Han Dynasty tombs, renowned for their exquisite designs and superior craftsmanship. Intangible cultural heritage such as the Guzi Yangge dance is also presented in a vivid and lifelike manner.

Further Reading:

· National Third-Class Museum of China