Plan at a glance
Han-style architecture and collection highlights
Bozhou Museum is at No. 209 Shaohua Road in Qiaocheng District. The entrance is a Han-style castle-like main building, and the museum name was inscribed by Guo Moruo. Inside, a chronological display covers Bozhou's history from the Neolithic period to modern times, with Cao Wei artifacts and traditional Chinese medicine exhibits as two clear ways to approach the collection.
The museum is usually free to enter. Reference hours are Tuesday–Sunday 09:00–16:30, with Mondays closed; holiday arrangements may differ. Document and reservation requirements can change, so international visitors should confirm in advance how passports or other documents can be used for entry.
Tickets and visit details
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Start with the Cao clan tomb exhibits
If you are interested in the Three Kingdoms period, Eastern Han tombs or ancient writing, look first for the inscribed bricks from the Cao clan tomb group, the silver-thread jade burial suit and the yugangmao (玉刚卯), then follow the on-site gallery signs to the rest of the historical displays. Short phrases on the bricks, including “顷不相见” and “为曹侯作壁,” preserve details from the tomb-building and burial context. They offer a direct way to see how writing was used at the time.
The silver-thread jade burial suit came from Cao Teng's tomb and is made from more than 2,400 pieces of Hetian jade sewn together with silver thread. The yugangmao came from the Ding clan tomb belonging to the family of Cao Cao's father-in-law; it is a protective amulet associated with Han-dynasty elites. The provenance and display locations of both objects are given in the museum's on-site descriptions, so take time to look at their materials, forms and inscriptions.
Then follow Bozhou's history and TCM exhibits
If you also want to understand Bozhou's wider history, follow the museum's chronological displays from the Neolithic period to modern times, then look for exhibits related to traditional Chinese medicine. This approach suits first-time visitors who want to see local history and the stories of historical figures together.
The collection's small details are worth more of your time than simply photographing the building exterior. The text-brick gallery is suitable for photographing inscriptions, while the display lighting around the jade burial suit makes it easier to see the jade pieces and silver thread. Follow the museum's photography rules.
Build your day
The highlights route: about 1–1.5 hours
Enter through the Han-style main building and use the historical displays to establish a timeline for Bozhou. Then find the Cao clan tomb-group bricks, the silver-thread jade burial suit and the yugangmao, and finish with the traditional Chinese medicine displays and other special exhibitions that interest you. Gallery locations may change, so use the on-site signs to find these groups of artifacts after entering.
If you also plan to visit Cao Cao Park or Weiwu Shrine, start at the museum and continue to the other sites around Shaohua Road. The museum focuses on excavated artifacts and local history; the Four Mounds (四孤堆) in Cao Cao Park are an outdoor tomb-site setting, while Weiwu Shrine is a later-built memorial and interpretive exhibition venue for Cao Cao. These three places have different content and separate entrances.
The 30-minute artifact route
With limited time, look first for the text bricks, silver-thread jade burial suit and yugangmao, examine their inscriptions, jade pieces and forms, then leave in the direction of the exit. This short route suits visitors who have already seen Bozhou's old city and only want to add the Cao Wei artifacts to their visit.
Get there
Bus, cycling and parking
Bozhou currently has no metro. You can take a city bus to No. 209 Shaohua Road, or change locally and use a shared e-bike. If driving, set the destination to “Bozhou Museum.” The museum has its own car park, while spaces and charges at it or nearby public car parks depend on the day.
Bozhou Museum, Cao Cao Park and Weiwu Shrine are all in the Shaohua Road area, so they can form one Cao Wei history route. Cao Cao Park's public area and Weiwu Shrine are entered separately, and Weiwu Shrine requires its own ticket. The museum is free to enter; the other attractions follow their own ticket arrangements.
Know before you go
Free admission and same-day opening arrangements
The museum is currently free and usually closed on Mondays. Entry documents and holiday opening arrangements may change, so check the museum's information for the day before setting out.
The Cao clan tomb-group material is presented inside the museum through artifacts such as the inscribed bricks and silver-thread jade burial suit. Cao Cao Park, the Four Mounds and Weiwu Shrine are outside the museum's exhibition area. If you want to continue to Weiwu Shrine, enter Cao Cao Park through its South Gate and buy a separate ticket.