Visit Tibet’s revered museum of culture, dramatically located at the foot of Potala Palace. The first large modern museum in Autonomous Tibet, the Tibetan Museum is one of the world’s most notable collections of the country’s cultural artifacts. The building itself is a wonder to behold: a blend of modern and traditional Tibetan architecture with a grand staircase. You will have ample free time to explore the fascinating collections. The permanent History of Tibetan Culture Exhibition features a thought-provoking chronicle of the nation’s millennia-long history, culture, politics and arts. Browse artifacts of primitive cultures, official documents of emperors, musical instruments, and astronomy and calendar charts. Various statues of Buddha, bodhisattvas and manuscripts written in gold, silver and coral powder are also on display, as is precious jewelry made from jade. You can also gain insight into the everyday lives of Tibetans throughout history from everyday costumes, tools and utensils.