Independent travel guide
Sichuan Museum
四川博物院Sìchuān Bówùyuàn
A major provincial collection spanning ancient Sichuan archaeology, ceramics, paintings and Tibetan Buddhist art. The listed 2–4 hours suits an easy-paced visit. Start from the named entrance and keep the return connection in view.
Free · reservation · Checked 2026-08-02
Verified ticket prices
Official pricesFree museum admission with the official registration route.
Adult admission
Free with official reservation- The official service page supports free admission with reservation; paid special activities are not treated as admission.
Reservation required
How to book
Use the Sichuan Museum official service or reservation channel and check the current exhibition and visitor-limit notice.
The cited service page does not publish a fixed advance window; use the live official calendar.
Booking steps
- 1
Open the official Sichuan Museum service page and choose the current visit or exhibition reservation.
- 2
Enter each visitor's document information exactly and check the current passport option.
- 3
If online passport verification is unavailable, use the staffed service desk with the original passport.
- 4
Save the reservation proof and the current entrance instruction.
Passport support is not fully stated on the cited service page; carry the original passport and confirm at the staffed desk.
If the calendar is full or unavailable, follow the museum's current notice and do not infer walk-in access.
2–4 hours
How to visit
North gate (Qinghua Road side) at No.5 Qinghua Road, Chengdu, Sichuan; the southeast gate is on South Huanhua Road.
Finish Sichuan Museum with one slower gallery or the shop, then leave through the signed exit and check the transport note before heading back: Use the metro or a licensed taxi and navigate with the Chinese name and address.
- 1Stop 1North-gate security + booking verification
No.5 Qinghua Road—show your booking voucher and documents.
- 2Stop 2Ground-floor temporary gallery
Current special: 'Into the True—Architectural Art and Heritage of the Yongle Palace', 2026.07.09–2026.12.06, temporary halls 2, 3 and 4.
- 3Stop 32F permanent exhibition 'Ancient Sichuan — Prehistoric Sichuan'
2F permanent exhibition 'Ancient Sichuan — Prehistoric Sichuan'
- 4Stop 42F permanent exhibition 'Ancient Sichuan — Pre-Qin Period'
2F permanent exhibition 'Ancient Sichuan — Pre-Qin Period'
- 5Stop 53F permanent exhibition 'Ancient Sichuan — Jin to Tang-Five Dynasties'
3F permanent exhibition 'Ancient Sichuan — Jin to Tang-Five Dynasties'
- 6Stop 61F lobby / culture-creative shop, visitor rest area
1F lobby / culture-creative shop, visitor rest area
Best time
Arrive as early as possible after the weekday opening (09:00; aim for 09:00–10:00) when crowds are light; don't schedule Monday.
Imported official opening note
Tue–Sun 09:00–18:30; closed Mondays (except statutory holidays). Info lines (reachable Tue–Sun): 028-65521888 / 028-65521569.
Research checked 2026-08-12Foreigner notes
Supported (those without a Chinese phone number can't book online but can register on site with a passport).
Online booking usually needs a Chinese phone number; without one, the official provides the passport on-site-registration backup lane.
Admission is free with no payment; parking is charged per Chengdu price-bureau standards, paid via on-site manual service.
The WeChat account offers free Chinese/English audio guides; human tours need 3 days' advance booking via '预约服务→官方讲解'; volunteers give free talks around 10:00 and 14:00 daily (per the day's in-house notice); on site you can rent audio guides/smart guides/VR glasses.
Use the full Chinese name and address for Sichuan Museum, then check the final walk from the drop-off point to the gate.
Avoid these mistakes
The two addresses—No.5 Qinghua Road (north gate) and South Huanhua Road (southeast gate)—map to different entrances and navigation may mislead. Navigate '四川博物院'; the north gate on Qinghua Road is the main entrance. From Qingyang Gong Station (Line 5) it's ~700 m; from the provincial TCM hospital station (Lines 2/4) ~1,300 m.
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Sources and evidence
Published by China Trip Primer · Read the editorial and verification methodology
Items to reconfirm
- Ticket-release timing and advance-booking days aren't clearly listed on the official pages (they only say to book in advance via the WeChat account). — Follow the '四川博物院' WeChat account's booking calendar, or call 028-65521888 to confirm release times.
- Whether specials (e.g. the Yongle Palace show) charge separately isn't clear on official pages. — Check the exhibition page and the WeChat account's ticket/booking entrance before travelling to confirm special-ticket policy.
- Cash/international-card details for on-site registration and parking aren't specified on the official site. — Ask at the on-site service centre or call 028-65521888.
Official
OfficialSichuan Museum official service informationPublisher · Sichuan Museum
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Verified 2026-08-02Official四川博物院参观指南(预约须知/开放时间/交通)Publisher · Official or venue publisherUsed forOfficial visitor context or venue information; confirm that the page names this venue before relying on it for booking
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Verified 2026-08-02OfficialSichuan Museum visit guide (booking notes / opening hours / transport)Publisher · Sichuan Museum official siteUsed forUsed to verify the imported ticketing, booking, opening-hours or visitor-guidance fields.
Verified 2026-08-12OfficialSichuan Museum exhibitions page (permanent shows and quality specials)Publisher · Sichuan Museum official siteUsed forUsed to verify the imported ticketing, booking, opening-hours or visitor-guidance fields.
Verified 2026-08-12OfficialSichuan Museum permanent exhibition list (Ancient Sichuan / Historical Sichuan series)Publisher · Sichuan Museum official siteUsed forUsed to verify the imported ticketing, booking, opening-hours or visitor-guidance fields.
Verified 2026-08-12OfficialSichuan Museum guide services (Chinese/English audio guides, human tours)Publisher · Sichuan Museum official siteUsed forUsed to verify the imported ticketing, booking, opening-hours or visitor-guidance fields.
Verified 2026-08-12Venue-specific official pages are used where available. City-level official references provide context and are not booking confirmation; editorial and community sources are used only for route choices, pacing and first-hand experience.
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