- On show
- From 11 Dec 2026
- Location
- National Museum, Canberra
- Admission
- Timed sessions
- Parking
- Limited parking on site, paid
The immortal army is coming to Canberra
Journey to ancient China and come face to face with the imperial army that time could not defeat. More than 2,000 years old, the Terracotta Warriors are one of the great archaeological discoveries of the 20th century.
Amassed for the tomb of China’s first emperor, Qin Shihuang, the warriors represent one man’s ambition, power and obsession with immortality.
This epic saga of political and social transformation spanned a millennium, and continues to reverberate across the globe today.
See the awe-inspiring story of the Qin come to life through incredible artefacts and a selection of warriors that once stood among the 8,000-strong army outside the emperor’s tomb.
Explore the mystery and wonder of what lies within the unopened tomb in an immersive experience, and take part in family-friendly digital interactives.
TICKETS
Adult $30
Friends $25
Concession $25
Child 5–15 years $15
(multi-child discount applied at cart)
Child under 5 Free
Companion Card Free
For group bookings (10+) email: bookings@nma.gov.au
Partners
This international exhibition is presented in partnership with Shaanxi Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration, Shaanxi Cultural Heritage Promotion Center, Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum, National Museum of Australia and Queensland Museum.
Hero banner image: Charioteer, Qin dynasty, 221–207 BCE. Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum