The Sanxingdui Museum sits on the river-sided space northeast of the site.  Construction began in August 1992 and was officially opened to the public in May 1997.  The Museum, including auxiliary facilities, covers approximately 200,000 square meters, of which an area of 7,000 square meters is occupied by the exhibition centre.  Total cost of construction added up to RMB 30 million (USD 1 = RMB 8.28).

The building of the Museum looks likes a deformed spiral.  On top is a triangle tower as if a ladder leading to the heaven.  Hanging on the tower are three large bronze masks, which are the symbols of the museum.  

The exhibits are displayed in four exhibition halls as follow:

Hall 1: Splendor of Ancient Shu Culture

It offers an overall introduction to a history of ancient Sichuan as well as brilliant achievements made by the old Sanxingdui-based Shu State in various fields.

Hall 2: Mystery of the Primitive Faith

Artifacts and relics on display, reinforced by special techniques, are use to form a series of panoramic views, plus a simulated show of everyday life.  Thus, the political structure and social quality of the Sanxingdui town state and the psyches of ancient Shu people are revealed. 

Hall 3: Exquisite Cultural Artifacts

The choice of the excavated artifacts by thousands are on display here; over ten groups of national treasures. 

Hall 4: Sanxingdui: Excavation and Study

Over last decades, several generations of archaeologists have been engaged in a painstaking work in succession on the Sanxingdui site, this unit is an informative unfolding of the archaeological progress at the site.  Also some related aspects, such as the influence of the archaeology of Sanxingdui overseas, the cultural significance and the current progress of the study are under scrutiny.

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