The Tibet Museum, located in the southeast corner of Norbulingka, Lhasa, is the first modern museum in Tibet. The museum was officially inaugurated in October of 1999, with a permanent collection that celebrates the History of Tibetan Culture. The exhibition hall in the museum is designed in the traditional Tibetan architectural style with Tibetan doors, beam-decoration, patterns and so on, aiming to create an atmosphere of authentic Tibetan art. The museum is a perfect combination of Tibetan culture and modern architectural art.

There a large number of cultural relics of various kinds, like handwritten Tibetan classics, colorful thangka paintings, musical instruments, unique Tibetan handicrafts and pottery. You can catch a glimpse of the long stretch of Tibetan history and the deep well of Tibetan culture from these exhibitions.

There is a performance area for modern cultural and physical activities as well as a garden of local customs and folk culture, and manor houses outside the museum. It also has a culture gallery, handicraft shop and other service facilities, aiming to provide the best service for visitors: it is a really good place for people to relax while visiting the exhibition. Do not miss the Tibet Museum when you go to Lhasa.