The Tibet Museum is lo­cated in the southeastern corner of Norbulingka, in Lhasa. Covering a total area of 253,307 square feet, the museum is equipped with modern facilities to ensure a quality experience for visi­tors, as well as safety and the efficient administration of the museum itself.

The museum building is a pioneer institution in the his­tory of Tibet. Designed by a Han Chinese architect from Sichuan Province, the com­plex is a wonderful combi­nation of Chinese and Ti- betan architectural styles. Upon entering the Prelude Hall, visitors' attention is immediately caught by the colorfully ornamented beams, pillars, lintels, ban­ners, and wall hangings. As visitors make their way through the museum, they will notice that it is divided into two main sections. The first consists of two exhibi­tion halls on the first floor, featuring the splendid history of Tibet and its abundant natural resources. The other section is on the second floor and comprises five small ex­hibition halls displaying Ti­betan religion, folk customs, treasures, and arts and crafts. The Tibet Museum houses a rich collection of prehistoric cultural artifacts including statues of the Buddha in different postures, impe­rial jade seals, gold albums, gifts granted by emperors, colorful tangkas, and various printed Sanskrit and Tibetan scriptures. Visitors can also examine a variety of folk arts such as unique Tibetan handicrafts, costumes, jew­elry, and ornaments of gold, silver, and jade, in addition to fine Chinese pottery.