Tibet Culture Museum

Tibet Culture Museum

The Tibet Culture Museum is the only national-level Tibetan culture museum in Beijing. Its primary mission is to serve as: a showcase of the political, economic, cultural, and social life of Tibet and other Tibetan-inhabited areas; a window for both domestic and international audiences to understand Tibetan politics, economy, history, and culture; a base for conducting external publicity, counter-0 campaigns, patriotic education, inter-ethnic cultural exchange activities; a platform for Tibetan studies research and information resources; and a scenic highlight of the capital’s cultural life.

Its mission is to present the long and unique history and culture of the Tibetan people through a wealth of artifacts and historical materials—“depicting” the fundamental trajectory and patterns of Tibetan production and development throughout history; illustrating the inseparable and harmonious integration of Han and Tibetan peoples throughout history within the big family of the Chinese nation; showcasing examples of well-preserved Tibetan cultural heritage, both tangible and intangible, rich in ethnic characteristics; demonstrating the tremendous achievements of Tibet’s leapfrog development under the guidance of central and nationwide policies supporting Tibet since the reform and opening-up period; and presenting the latest findings from domestic and international Tibetan studies research. The museum also strives to build itself into a comprehensive, uniquely themed, and diverse system—featuring a core permanent exhibition that holistically displays the most representative aspects and developmental achievements of Tibetan culture, temporary exhibitions that foster exchanges with museums at home and abroad or align with key national external publicity efforts, as well as live demonstrations that vividly showcase Tibetan culture, art, and folk traditions.

Location

No. 131, Beisihuan East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Source: Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development

Further Reading:

· National Second-Class Museum of China