Opened in 2008, the Hainan Provincial Museum is one of the younger provincial museums and the only comprehensive modern museum in Hainan Province. It houses national treasure artifacts such as the ‘Yue King Qibei Bronze Ancient Sword’, ‘Tang Sancai Standing Horse Figurine’, and ‘Song Qingbai Glaze Flower Mouth Phoenix Head Pot’. The museum features four basic exhibitions: ‘Hainan Collection’, ‘History of Hainan’, ‘Hainan Ethnic Minorities’, and ‘Hainan Intangible Cultural Heritage’. For those interested in historical culture, it is worth a visit.
The exhibition hall is divided into three floors, with the first floor typically serving as a temporary exhibition area. The second floor is the highlight, showcasing the ‘Hainan Collection Exhibition’, which displays nearly a hundred pieces of bronze ware, ceramics, and calligraphy and painting works, serving as an important testament to Hainan’s history and culture. The museum’s three prized artifacts, the ‘Yue King Qibei Bronze Ancient Sword’, ‘Tang Sancai Standing Horse Figurine’, and ‘Song Qingbai Glaze Flower Mouth Phoenix Head Pot’, are all national treasures worth nearly a hundred million yuan, gifted by the National Cultural Relics Bureau, with the Qibei Bronze Ancient Sword being particularly valuable.
The ‘History of Hainan Exhibition’ is also located on the second floor, presenting the main processes and basic patterns of Hainan’s historical development through different eras, providing an in-depth understanding of Hainan’s history. The exhibitions on ‘Hainan Ethnic Minorities’ and ‘Hainan Intangible Cultural Heritage’ are on the third floor. The former showcases the simple and honest customs of Hainan’s ethnic minorities, including the Li, Miao, and Hui peoples. The latter features Hainan’s intangible cultural heritage, such as the weaving and embroidery of the Li and Miao people, as well as performing arts like the Li’s firewood chopping dance and Yazhou folk songs, offering detailed and enlightening insights.
Many people may not be familiar with cultural relics and might find a cursory visit uninteresting. Visitors who need a guide or an audio guide can inquire at the first-floor service center. Opening hours are as follows: The museum is closed all day on Mondays; from September 1st to December 31st, it is open from 09:00 to 17:00 on Tuesdays to Sundays; and during New Year’s Day, Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Labor Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and National Day, it is open from 09:00 to 17:00.
For large luggage storage, it is necessary to truthfully fill in the “Item Storage Registration Form (Disclaimer)” and sign it by oneself before storage. During the storage period, the owner of the item shall bear any consequences such as damage or loss.
3. Dangerous goods and contraband such as flammable, explosive, corrosive, toxic or radioactive substances are not accepted for storage. Other items that are clearly prohibited by Chinese laws and regulations and may affect the audience’s visit or the safety of cultural relics are not accepted for storage. If maliciously夹带 contraband items in luggage are found, they will be handed over to the public security department for handling. Scenic area explanations: 1. At present, our museum tentatively implements a free explanation system and there is no paid explanation item. 2. For your convenience in visiting, there are free explanations at 10:00 am and 3:00 pm from Tuesday to Friday. The free explanation time on holidays is subject to broadcast notice. 3. Reserve free explanation services. There are 4 sessions per day for audiences of 10 to 30 people. Call the service desk at 0898—65238891 to reserve and coordinate the explanation time. After the daily reserved explanation sessions reach the upper limit, no more reservations will be accepted. Audio guide rental: Reference price: free; Address: Service Center; Our museum is equipped with self-service audio guides (including multiple languages such as Chinese, English, Japanese, and Russian), which can be rented for free. A deposit of 200 yuan per unit is required for using the equipment. Stroller rental: Reference price: subject to the on-site charging standards of the scenic area; Address: Service Center; A deposit is required for using all equipment. In case of damage or loss, compensation shall be made at the original price. Wheelchair rental: Reference price: subject to the on-site charging standards of the scenic area; Address: Service Center; A deposit is required for using all equipment. In case of damage or loss, compensation shall be made at the original price. Must-see tips: 1. For visiting the museum, a free bag storage system is implemented. You can use the self-service bag storage cabinets provided in the museum or go to the large luggage storage area for storage. 2. When entering the museum, a visiting card will be given. At the end of the visit, put the visiting card into the recycling bin of the gate at the exit and you can leave the museum. The visiting card will be automatically recycled. 3. Like most museums, in order to protect cultural relics, flash photography is prohibited in the exhibition halls.
