Famensi Museum

Famensi MuseumLocated in Famen Town, Fufeng County, Baoji City, Shaanxi Province, China, this specialized museum focuses on the collection, preservation, research, and exhibition of cultural relics unearthed from the underground palace. Core Features: 1. Underground Palace Treasures: The museum showcases over 1,000 precious artifacts from the 1987 archaeological discovery of the Tang Dynasty underground palace at Famen Temple, including Buddhist finger relics, gold and silverware, glassware, silk textiles, and porcelain. Among these, 121 items are classified as Grade One National Cultural Relics. Signature exhibits:Gilded silver statue of a Bodhisattva,Octagonal Precious Casket,Mystic celadon,Tang Dynasty silkand other artifacts, showcasing the grand royal Buddhist relic offerings and exquisite craftsmanship of the Tang Dynasty. 2. Buddhist culture: Famen Temple is revered as a Buddhist sacred site for enshrining the finger bone relic of Sakyamuni Buddha. The museum systematically presents the culture of Buddhist relics, Buddhist art from the Tang Dynasty, and religious exchanges along the Silk Road through artifacts, illustrations, and multimedia displays. The permanent exhibition “Treasures from the Famen Temple Underground Palace” is divided into thematic sections including “Recreating the Underground Palace,” “Relic Worship,” and “Artifacts of the Tang Dynasty.” 3. Architecture and layout: The museum is connected to the Famen Temple attraction, blending Tang Dynasty architectural style with modern design. Its main exhibition hall resembles clasped hands, symbolizing reverence for Buddhist teachings. The museum features cultural relic exhibition halls, academic lecture halls, and creative cultural zones, surrounded by cultural plazas and the Buddha’s Light Avenue scenic view.