Brief information on Tibet Museum  

The Tibet Museum, located in the southeast corner of Norbulingka, Lhasa, is the first modern museum in Tibet. The museum was officially inaugurated in October of 1999, with a permanent collection that celebrates the History of Tibetan Culture. The exhibition hall in the museum is designed in the traditional Tibetan architectural style with Tibetan doors, beam-decoration, patterns and so on, aiming to create an atmosphere of authentic Tibetan art. The museum is a perfect combination of Tibetan culture and modern architectural art.

There a large number of cultural relics of various kinds, like handwritten Tibetan classics, colorful thangka paintings, musical instruments, unique Tibetan handicrafts and pottery. You can catch a glimpse of the long stretch of Tibetan history and the deep well of Tibetan culture from these exhibitions.

There is a performance area for modern cultural and physical activities as well as a garden of local customs and folk culture, and manor houses outside the museum. It also has a culture gallery, handicraft shop and other service facilities, aiming to provide the best service for visitors: it is a really good place for people to relax while visiting the exhibition. Do not miss the Tibet Museum when you go to Lhasa.

*You can download the bilingual note to show it to a taxi driver or someone else to find your way to Tibet Museum if you plan to visit Tibet Museum and have language problems.

   

Hours: 10:00-18:00 (Closed on Monday)
Adress: Lhasa, Tibet