Museum brings Chinese Terra Cotta Warriors to Houston

The Houston Museum of Natural Science presents one of the most extraordinary archaeological finds of the 20th century, considered by many to be the Eighth Wonder of the World: terra cotta warriors from the tomb complex of China’s First Emperor, Qin Shi Huang.

Intended to protect him throughout eternity, the warriors stood guard over a vast necropolis commissioned by the Emperor when he was only 13 years old.

Over 8,000 warrior statues between six and six and half-feet tall were found in three pits at the emperor’s tomb.

Marvel at more than 100 amazing objects, the largest display of terra cotta figures and tomb artifacts to travel to the U.S.

Did one of the statues just move?

One of the statues is not what it seems. Meet Jarry Cheng, a renowned terra cotta warrior actor who will amaze and entertain visitors in the exhibit through September.

Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China’s First Emperor was named one of the top five “must” exhibits by Time Magazine. Tickets for the exhibit are $25 for adults and $18 for children 11 and under. Museum member tickets are $12. Admission price includes admission to the museum.

National funding for Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China’s First Emperor is provided by UPS. Local support provided by Weatherford International Ltd.; JP Morgan Chase & Co.; The Harriet and Truett Latimer Endowment Fund; and METRO.

An optional audio guide is available to expand on your experience in Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China’s First Emperor. Explore the exhibition in greater depth as you consider the research.

Experience the Eighth Wonder of the World through the stunning exhibition catalog and exquisite replicas of the warriors themselves are now available online.