Hubei Provincial Museum
The Hubei Provincial Museum is best known for one of the most astonishing archaeological finds in history: the tomb of Marquis Yi of Zeng, dating to 433 BC. The tomb yielded over 15,000 artifacts, but its crown jewel is the Bianzhong — a massive set of 65 bronze bells that, after 2,400 years underground, can still produce music across five octaves with astonishing tonal accuracy. This single artifact revolutionized our understanding of ancient Chinese music and metallurgy.
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Collection items
Visit Information
- Opening Hours
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed Mondays)
- Admission
- Free
- Website
- Official Site
Must-See Highlights
- •Bianzhong of Marquis Yi of Zeng
- •Sword of Goujian
- •Lacquerware Collection
Notable Artifacts at This Museum
Bronze / Musical Instrument
Bianzhong of Marquis Yi of Zeng
A set of 65 bronze bells that, after 2,400 years underground, can still produce music spanning five octaves with perfect tonal accuracy.
Weapons
Sword of Goujian
A 2,500-year-old sword found still razor-sharp and untarnished — a testament to ancient Chinese metallurgical genius.