Terracotta Warriors at HMNS
World of the Terracotta Warriors: New Archaeological Discoveries in Shaanxi in the 21st Century opens November 15 at Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS), and invites guests to gaze in wonder upon the ever stoic and imposing army.
Presale tickets are available now.
The exhibit unearths 110 new treasures and explores over two millennia of history, from China's earliest cities to the iconic Qin dynasty. Stunning jade and gold ornaments, bronze vessels, and ceremonial fittings recovered from elite tombs are also on display.
Some of the show’s highlights include:
• The Terracotta Warriors: Get up close with life-size sculptures of the famous soldiers and their horses, as well as intricately crafted half-size chariots.
• Precious Artifacts: See stunning jades, gold ornaments, bronze vessels, and ceremonial horse fittings uncovered in the tombs of kings and noblemen.
• Witness the Dawn of Cities: Discover rare artifacts from the 4,000-year-old city of Shimao.
For ticket prices or more information, visit the museum’s website or call (713) 639-4629.
Photo Credit: Images provided by the Shaanxi Cultural Heritage Promotion Center
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