National Museum of China, A treasure trove of millennia-old Chinese civilization

16 East Chang'an Avenue, Dongcheng District, Beijing, on the east side of Tiananmen Square

There are a lot of cultural relics in the museum's collection

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Introduction

The total construction area of this museum is nearly 200,000 square meters, with a collection of over one million items, making it one of the largest museums in the world. It consists of five floors and 48 exhibition halls, and is one of the museums with the richest collection of Chinese cultural relics. The museum's display system includes basic display, thematic display, international exchange exhibitions, and temporary exhibitions, showcasing the historical and cultural developments of Chinese civilization. Due to its popularity, it is recommended to make online reservations in advance to avoid waiting in line.

Address

16 East Chang'an Avenue, Dongcheng District, Beijing, on the east side of Tiananmen Square

Opening hours

09:00-17:00 (all day)
last admission at 16:00 (Tuesday-Sunday, January 1-September 29) (all day) (Monday, January 1-September 29) 09:00-16:30 (all day)
last admission at 15:30 (Tuesday-Sunday, October 1-December 31) (all day) (Monday, October 1-December 31)

Transportation

Bus: Take bus 1/120/2/52/82 to Tiananmen East station and walk about 250 meters to reach the destination. Take bus 20/44/622/8/9 to Qianmen East station and walk about 540 meters to reach the destination. Subway: Take subway line 1 to Tiananmen East station, exit from C or D exit, and walk to the destination. Driving: The underground parking lot of the National Museum is not open to the public yet. You can park at nearby parking lots such as the Capital Hotel parking lot, Qianmen parking lot, Zhengyi Road parking lot in Dongcheng District, Dongjiaominxiang parking lot, etc. Driving is not recommended.

Phone 010-65116400