National Museum of China in Beijing

National Museum of China (Guojia Bowuguan)

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Tripadvisor (952) · Museum in Beijing, China
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The National Museum of China (NMC) is China's supreme establishment that collects, researches, displays and interprets China's fine …

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Oct 8, 2024
A very big museum to embark on your trip to China! So much rich history to see inside its four floors. There are so many exhibitions that you can stay for a day and not be able to read all of the des… Full review by Aviation C
Jul 17, 2024
This is one of the best national museums in the world, at par with the Smithsonian in DC or the British museum in London. I highly recommend the Science & Technology exhibit and the Road of Rejuvenat… Full review by Juan F
Jun 26, 2024
First of all, for those who claim this museum is only for Chinese and not for foreigners, they are LYING! I hold a New Zealand passport and had no trouble getting in. On the day of my visit, there w… Full review by thetankengine
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The National Museum of China is the national museum of China. It flanks the eastern side of Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China. The Nati…
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Situated on the eastern flank of Beijing's Tiananmen Square, the National Museum of China serves as an educational institution ded…
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The National Museum of China is the result of a merger of two smaller entities. Bringing together the former National Museum of Chinese Histo…
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Perfectly located for easy access on Tiananmen Square opposite the Great Hall of the People. This museum is housed in one of the 10 buildi…
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Facts

Established:2003
Located:Beijing
Owner:Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Visitors:2,377,600 (2021)
Director:Wang Chunfa
Type:Art museum, history museum

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I went to Beijing this year in April and the Museum was closed, but no one seemed to know why? I am going back to …
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I went to Beijing this year in April and the Museum was closed, but no one seemed to know why? I am going back to China next year (in April again) and was wondering if there is a high risk of it happening again? As I would really like to get a chance to look around whilst I'm in Beijing.
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Check its website for any advanced announcement, or ask your travel agency for updates. With its prominent location and status, I wonder if its closing sometime coincides with …
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Check its website for any advanced announcement, or ask your travel agency for updates. With its prominent location and status, I wonder if its closing sometime coincides with important occasions happening around or State visits of foreign dignitaries??. Good luck next time.
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I have MS and limited mobility. Are there wheelchairs for visitors who need them? and is the line to get in long?
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Would recommend to go to the entrance on the right as it tends to be quicker. Easily accessible inside, lots of elevators and flat surfaces, wheelchairs are available.
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can I bring my camera into the national museum? thanks
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Absolutely. There are no photo restrictions in the National Museum of China
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Is there a highlights tour of the museum?
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I am not aware of any museum led tours when I was there. There were group tour guides that led the groups to the specific displays. If you are on your own, I suggest picking up a …
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I am not aware of any museum led tours when I was there. There were group tour guides that led the groups to the specific displays. If you are on your own, I suggest picking up a museum guide at the information/reception desk and focus on the area of your interests. We spend three hours just walking through the jade and bronze collections.
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Do i need to make a reservation or prebook my visit to the museum? or can i just walk in with a photo ID ? Thx
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No need.just keep the passport with you :)
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