The one path for free entry
- Open the official English notice (QR): en.sxhm.com reservation notice — or search WeChat 陕西历史博物馆.
- In WeChat: Login or Register → Ticket Reservation.
- Choose ID type Passport and enter the number exactly as printed.
- Complete the verification code step, pick a time slot, confirm (up to 5 visitors per reservation; 1 ticket per ID per day).
- Save the confirmation. Cancel in-app if plans change.
- Enter with the original passport. Main building hours on the May–Nov 2026 notice: 08:30–19:00 (last entry 18:00); closed Mondays except national holidays.
Limits that catch foreigners
- Release: 17:00 Beijing time, 5 days ahead.
- At most 4 bookings per ID in 30 days — cancellations count.
- No-show without cancel → 180-day ban.
- Children ≤14 cannot reserve alone.
Official EN notice: WeChat QR only, passport OK, limits, no-show ban, hours. Official Chinese guide: 17:00 daily release 5 days ahead. Live Trip.com check 6 Oct 2026: free entry via Official WeChat; paid mural/treasure SKU only on Trip.com.
Nearby: Terracotta Army foreigners · Alipay / WeChat Pay setup · release times.
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FAQ
Can I book the free museum on Trip.com?
No. Trip.com states free entry must be reserved on the Official WeChat account. The Trip.com product is a paid treasure/mural hall ticket (~USD 40 seen 6 Oct 2026), not general admission.
When do tickets release?
Daily at 17:00 Beijing time, 5 days ahead, on the museum WeChat only.
Is passport accepted?
Yes — the official English reservation notice lists Passport among ID types.
What if I no-show?
Failing to cancel a no-show blocks new reservations for 180 calendar days from the no-show date.