A Special Exhibition at National Geographic Museum
November 19, 2009 - March 31, 2010
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Soldiers. Charioteers. Archers. Musicians. Generals. Acrobats. Nearly 2,000 years ago, thousands of life-size clay figures were buried in massive underground pits to accompany China's first emperor, Qin Shihuangdi, into the afterlife. Their discovery outside the city of Xi'an in 1974 is one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century.
Now, you can stand face-to-face with these terra cotta warriors. In November 2009, National Geographic Museum will host Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China’s First Emperor, an exhibition featuring treasures from the tomb complex including 15 life-size figures, weapons, armor, coins, and more. Don't miss this chance to see the largest collection of significant artifacts from China ever to travel to the United States.
Learn more about Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First EmperorThe latest archaeological research and imaging techniques take you inside the massive tomb of China's first emperor.
National Geographic Weekend Radio interview with National Geographic Museum Director.
Dates: November 19, 2009 to March 31, 2010
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesdays: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday-Sunday: 10 a.m to 8 p.m.
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Terra Cotta Chinese Warrior Figurines
Handcrafted miniature terra cotta reproductions from 3rd-century China.
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Terra Cotta Warriors Book
Discover China's mysterious underground army of more than 8,000.
Buy the BookTerra Cotta Warriors at National Geographic is made possible through the generous support of:
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Special thanks to our partners in the People’s Republic of China, the Shaanxi Cultural Heritage Promotion Center, and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, and our local partners: Asia Nine, CulturalTourismDC, DestinationDC, DC United, Hong Kong Palace, Mie N Yu, TenPenh, Union Station, Washington National Opera, The Washington Nationals, and the Washington Post.
Customer Service Email (not ticket sales): TerraCottaExhibit@ngs.org.
Photographs by O. Louis Mazzatenta (terra cotta warriors, men cleaning terra cotta warriors, man assembling soldier’s helmet, horses), Wang Da Gang (terra cotta warrior in horse drawn carriage, close-up of terra cotta warrior)
