National Museum of China in Beijing

National Museum of 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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Apr 14, 2025
I highly recommend this experience. The museum is enormous. The exhibits are fascinating. This is a great place to learn about China's history and culture.Full review by 847femkem
Mar 28, 2025
I consider the National Museum of China the best Museum in Beijing. It is well worth a visit. The entrance of the museum is free, though you have to make a reservation 7 days in advance. The free tic…Full review by mimastech
Feb 16, 2025
I have traveled to many countries and visited countless museums, but my experience at the National Museum of China in Beijing was by far the worst. My family and I had a reservation for the museum…Full review by h c
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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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We visited in March this year and no we did not need to pre-book. We were there early though and so missed the crowds. The place is HUGE so you should be fine. The only tip is …
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We visited in March this year and no we did not need to pre-book. We were there early though and so missed the crowds. The place is HUGE so you should be fine. The only tip is you will need YOUR PASSPORT as ID.
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