The Terracotta Army exhibition in Hamburg
03.10.2025 to 09.11.2025
When visiting the exhibition, you will be introduced to the history through a multimedia presentation and then experience the exhibition from a completely new perspective:
Opening hours:
Daily from 11 am to 6 pm
(school groups can also visit outside opening hours by prior arrangement)
Location:
In the La Piazza Interim Building
Horner Rennbahn
Rennbahn Str. 96
22111 Hamburg
Ticket info
Adults (16+): 17,00€
Children (6+): 14,00€
Pupils/students: 14,00€
Family ticket (2 adults + max. 2 children): 50,00€
Children up to 5 years: Free admission
School groups of 10 or more: €10
Contact us at
info@terrakottaarmee.info
Tel & Whatsapp +49 151 1651 9572
www.terrakottaarmee.info
Over 2000 years ago, the first emperor of China - Shi Huang Di - ordered a unique monument to be erected. He had a mausoleum of divine proportions built. The entire complex covers around 56 square kilometers, including the Terracotta Army.
Experience the magic of the Terracotta Warriors, an exhibition that fascinates millions. Immerse yourself in the world of the first Chinese emperor, Qin Shi Huang Di, and be swept away by the impressive terracotta army, which was created more than 2200 years ago.
With 170 exhibits, including 150 intricately detailed and lifelike terracotta figures, you can expect an impressive representation of an ancient army. Discover infantrymen, cavalrymen, archers, officers, generals, horses and chariots. Informative graphics and film clips offer insights into the era of the first emperor and his monumental tomb, surrounded by the terracotta army. In addition, various models and texts illustrate the uniqueness of the location, formation and discovery history of these historical treasures.
Themes:
Achievements, deeds and changes of Emperor Shi Huang Di
Unification of China:
- Ended the Warring States Period
- Founded the Qin Dynasty
Bureaucratic reforms:
- Introduced a centralized, bureaucratic state apparatus
- Standardization of writing, weights and measures
Construction projects:
- Start of the construction of the Great Wall of China
- Expansion of an extensive road network
- Construction of numerous palaces and fortresses
Military successes:
- Expansion and securing of the empire through military conquests
- Building a strong and efficient army
Terracotta army:
- Construction of the famous Terracotta Army as part of his tomb
Centralization and control:
- Enforcement of legalism as a state ideology
- Strict control and suppression of opposition
- Book burnings and execution of scholars who criticized his policies
Economic measures:
- Promotion of agriculture
- Introduction of a uniform currency and units of measurement
Experience this comprehensive exhibition that highlights not only the splendor of the Terracotta Army, but also the impressive legacy of Emperor Shi Huang Di.
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Ticket info Adults (16+): €17.00 Children (6+): €14.00 Pupils/students: €14.00 Family ticket (2 adults + max. 2 children): €50.00 Children up to 5 years: Free admission