Shaanxi Archaeological Museum, a good alternative to Shaanxi History Museum, is worth a visit.

Shaanxi History Museum is the most difficult museum to book in Shaanxi. If you can't get a ticket, come to Shaanxi Archaeological Museum. Opening hours Shaanxi Archaeological Museum is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily, with the last admission at 4:20 pm. The museum is closed on Wednesdays (except public holidays) for maintenance. Therefore, visitors should avoid Wednesdays when planning their visit to avoid affecting their itinerary. Booking The museum is free to the public, but visitors need to make a real-name reservation online in advance. Visitors can book tickets through the official WeChat account of Shaanxi Archaeological Museum. Exhibitions Shaanxi Archaeological Museum has a rich collection of exhibitions, divided into four chapters: • Archaeological History: This chapter shows the accumulation process of archaeology in its early days, when it was known as epigraphy, as well as the beginning of archaeology in Shaanxi and the development of Chinese archaeological typology. • Cultural Genealogy: This chapter shows the archaeological cultural genealogy in Shaanxi in chronological order, including the Paleolithic Age, Neolithic Age, and Xia and Shang dynasties. • Archaeological Discoveries: This chapter shows major archaeological discoveries in Shaanxi, such as Banpo Site, the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, and the underground palace of Famen Temple. • Cultural Relics Protection: This chapter shows the techniques and methods of cultural relics protection, allowing visitors to learn how to protect and restore these precious historical heritages. Highlights • Over 90% of the cultural relics are on display for the first time: Over 90% of the more than 5,000 cultural relics on display at Shaanxi Archaeological Museum are on display for the first time, providing the public with an opportunity to experience history up close. • Immersive experience: The museum also has an immersive digital space, allowing visitors to enter the tomb chamber, mural restoration laboratory, and grotto temple for an "immersive" experience.