The Chronicle of Xuzhou Museum（1960—2018）

In September 1963, Xuzhou government appropriated funds to restore the hall of Qianlong Palace.

On 30th of May in 1969, people near the Tushan found Tushan No. 1 Han tomb, which unearthed a pair of jade shoes, copper gilt beast shape inkstone, copper goose foot lamp, pottery and other cultural relics. Because of the fierce struggle between the two groups in Xuzhou, the tomb was protected by the troops stationed in Xuzhou and the tomb entrance was temporarily blocked.

In July 1970, Xuzhou museum cooperated with the archaeology institute of the Chinese academy of sciences and the Nanjing museum to clean up the Tushan No. 1 Han tomb.

In October 1972, the Xuzhou unearthed cultural relics exhibition was held 198 pieces of cultural relics, covering an area of 257 square meters and receiving 98,000 visitors.

In May 1973, with the approval of the people's government of Xuzhou, the museum exchanged four pieces primitive porcelain of Western Han dynasty unearthed in Kuishan with the Palace Museum for 50 pieces of Ming and Qing porcelain.

In the autumn of 1974, eight showrooms with an area of 140 square meters were built on both sides of the main hall of Qianlong palace.

In October 1975, “Xuzhou Historical Cultural Relics Exhibition” was held with 240 cultural relics and 7 auxiliary exhibits on display. The exhibition covered an area of 257 square meters and lasted for one year, with a total audience of 21,000.

On May 27 in 1977, the No.2 Han tomb of Tushan was discovered. It is located in the middle of Tushan, whose chamber is large in scale.As such, it should be the main tomb.

In October 1977, the excavation of Tushan No.2 Han tomb was stopped after the tomb chamber collapsed early in the year.

In June 1979, the new building was completed, with a construction area of 990 square meters. The first floor is a showroom, and the second floor and basement are storage rooms for cultural relics.

In April 1980, the exhibition area was inlaid with Han dynasty stone relief, covering an area of 200 square meters with 104 pieces.

In May 1980, the hall of Qianlong palace was renovated.

In October 1980, the tertiary industry "Wenbozhai" was established to distribute the "the Four Treasures of Study".

On October 13, 1980, the tomb of Han dynasty was repaired and reinforced. The silver jade clothing and other cultural relics unearthed from the tomb were exhibited in seven countries, including Europe and Japan.

In January 1981, the exhibition of “Cultural Relics of Han Dynasty”was held, covering an area of 257 square meters, with 295 cultural relics and 12 auxiliary exhibits.

In November 1981, the museum held an exhibition of “Zhang  Boying's calligraphy works”, covering an area of 82 square meters, exhibiting 43 cultural relics and receiving 7,000 visitors.

In January 1982, with the approval of the people's government of Xuzhou, cultural relics such as silver jade clothes unearthed from Tushan No. 1 tomb were transferred to Nanjing museum for exhibition.

From July to October, 1982, "Xuzhou Revolutionary Cultural Relics Exhibition" was held with 92 objects and 102 photos, receiving 20,000 visitors.

On September 16, 1982, the archaeology institute of Jiangsu province held an academic seminar on Han dynasty of Jiangsu in Xuzhou. Apart from the representatives from Jiangsu province, many of them are from Peking University, Zhengzhou University, Nanjing University, Shandong University, and Sun Yat-sen University, and archaeological teams from Henan, Anhui and Shandong province also attended the seminar.

In April 1983, " COINS Exhibition" was held, with an exhibition area of 180 square meters and 256 pieces on display, lasting 9 months.

On October 1, 1983, "Xuzhou Local History Exhibition" was opened to the public, with an exhibition area of 179 square meters and 155 pieces on display.

In June 1984, the “Cultural Relics of Han Dynasty  Exhibition”was held, with an  area of 90 square meters and 68 cultural relics, lasting for 3 months.

In December 1984, the archaeological department of Xuzhou museum discovered the terracotta army pit in Shizishan.

In February 1985, Xuzhou museum collected the silver seal of "Liuzhu" of the tomb of the king of Chu in West Han dynasty.

In May 1985, “the Exhibition of Porcelain Collection” was held with an exhibition area of 82 square meters and 50 cultural relics.

In June 1985, Xuzhou Han Dynasty Stone Relief was published by Jiangsu people's arts publishing house.

In October 1985, "Exhibition of Han Dynasty Cultural Relics Unearthed in Xuzhou" was exhibited in Changzhou, Wuxi and Huaiyin, covering an area of 300 square meters and lasting for 3 months.

In June 1986, "Wenbozhai" store was approved by the Xuzhou municipal planning commission as a small collective enterprise in the town.

From September to November in 1986, the archaeological department of Xuzhou museum excavated and cleaned Beidongshan tomb of the king of Chu of Han dynasty.

In April 1987, "international friendship treasures exhibition" was jointly held with the international friendship museum, covering an area of 230 square meters and exhibiting 365 exhibits.

From January to May, 1988, Xuzhou museum sent its staff to Australia to hold an exhibition of “Fine Cultural Relics of Han Dynasty Unearthed in Xuzhou”.

In July 1988, the museum implemented the appointment system and two-way selection for middle-level cadres and staff of each department.

In November 1989, the archaeological department of Xuzhou museum cleaned the Tuolanshan tombs of the King and Queen of Chu dynasty.

In 2000, Xuzhou museum was awarded as "Advanced Collective" in the cultural system of Jiangsu province.

In 2000, Treasure of Ancient Pengcheng compiled by Xuzhou museum was nominated for the national top ten exhibition excellence award.

From May to June in 2000, the archaeological department of Xuzhou museum cleaned and excavated the underground city site of Pengcheng plaza international shopping mall.

On July 12, 2000, the archaeological department of Xuzhou museum discovered the ruins of Xuzhou town’s wall of Qing dynasty in south Xi 'an road.

In 2002, Xuzhou museum was awarded the national advanced collective of cultural relic system.

In September 2004, 14 pieces (groups) like jade clothes of Xuzhou museum participated in the second China National Treasure Exhibition held in Japan.

In October 2004, Xuzhou museum hosted the "Ancient Social Civilization Process of Huaihe River Region Academic Seminar".

In December 2004, Xuzhou museum won the second batch of Xuzhou Civilized Unit Model.

In March 2005, Xuzhou museum won the honor of provincial "Model Post for Female".

From September 2005 to March 2006, Xuzhou museum participated in the Silk Road and Ancient Chinese Civilization Exhibition held in Italy.

In 2006, Xuzhou museum won the honor of "Advanced Unit in the Ideological and Moral Construction of Adolescents in Xuzhou".

In 2006, the group work department of Xuzhou museum was awarded the honor of Model Post of Female Civilization in Jiangsu province in 2006.

In September 2006, Xuzhou museum went to Rome to participate in the Exhibition of Chinese Cultural Relics of Qin and Han Dynasties.

In 2007, Xuzhou museum won the honor of "Youth Civilization Unit".

In January 2007, Xuzhou museum won the third batch of Xuzhou Civilized Unit Model.

In January 2007, Xuzhou museum was awarded the Advanced Unit of the Ideological and Moral Construction of Adolescents in Xuzhou.

From March to November in 2007, Xuzhou museum held "Gold and Jade" -- Exhibition of Historical Cultural Relics of Xuzhou in Holding this, Austria.

From July to September in 2007, Xuzhou museum's collection of precious cultural relics was invited to participate in the Exhibition of New archaeological Discoveries in China, marking the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China.

In 2008, Xuzhou museum was listed as Xuzhou social science popularization base.

In January 2008, Xuzhou museum was awarded the Civilized Unit of Jiangsu province in 2005-2006.

On July 18, 2008, Xuzhou museum opened to the whole society free of charge.

From July to November, 2008, Xuzhou museum held an Exhibition of the Art Treasures of the Terracotta Warriors of Han Dynasty in Britain.

From 2007 to 2009, Xuzhou museum was honored as Civilized Unit of Jiangsu Province.

From September 2009 to January 2010, precious cultural relics like jade clothing were exhibited in the Exhibition of Ancient Imperial Treasures of China in Belgium.

In 2010, Xuzhou museum’s renovation and expansion (four in one) project was completed.

Princess Sirindhorn of Thailand visits Xuzhou museum on April 5, 2011.

From May to November 2012, Xuzhou museum participated in the Exhibition of China's Han dynasty Underground Treasures held at the university of Cambridge.

In 2012, Xuzhou museum was awarded as Social Science Popularization Demonstration Base of Jiangsu province.

In 2013, the department of cultural relics restoration of Xuzhou museum successfully restored a jade clothing.

Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger visits Xuzhou museum on April 20, 2013.

In October 2014, Xuzhou museum participated in the Exhibition of Chinese Cultural Relics of Han Dynasty, which commemorated the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and France.

In April 2015, the British Lion TV company came to Xuzhou museum to film the Tushan Han tomb.

From June to October 2015, Xuzhou museum went to Hong Kong to participate in the Exhibition of Han Dynasty during the Resign of the Emperor Hanwu.

In November 2015, Xuzhou museum held the Exhibition of Xuzhou Archaeological Achievements during the 12th Five-year Plan Period.

On December 28, 2015, Xuzhou Museum Council was established.

On May 4, 2018, the upgrading and renovation of Xuzhou museum was listed as a key urban construction project of Xuzhou in 2018