National Museum of China & Military Museum Adm

Shichahai, Beijing



Discover two iconic Beijing museums. No guided tours, just flexible, independent access to 5,000 years of Chinese civilization, military history, and modern armaments.

Highlights

  • Discover world-class military relics and diverse themed exhibitions
  • Explore permanent and temporary exhibitions at your own pace
  • Check in quickly with your exclusive QR code and passport
  • Book through a dedicated specialist to ensure availability

Description

You can choose to visit the Military Museum or the National Museum, or both. With over 1.4 million cultural relics in its collection, the National Museum of China presents an uninterrupted journey through more than 5,000 years of Chinese history. Its permanent exhibitions include the highly acclaimed Ancient China gallery, which displays masterpieces such as bronze ritual vessels, jade artifacts, ancient pottery, classic porcelain, imperial treasures, calligraphy, and paintings. You will also have access to temporary exhibitions, modern history displays, and special thematic galleries that change throughout the year. The Military Museum has a world-class collection of military relics, housing over 100,000 cultural relics and more than 2,500 pieces of weapons and equipment, including national treasure-level exhibits like Zhu De's pistol (a witness to the Nanchang Uprising, hailed as the 'First Gun Under Heaven') and the Dongfeng-1 missile (China's first self-developed short-range missile).

Includes

Please ensure you have selected and purchased the right option please 1. Entry Ticket to National Museum of China (optional) 2. Entry Ticket to Military Museum (optional) 3. Combo tickets to both Military Museum & National Museum (optional)

Excludes

Food & Drink Souvenir

Important Information

  • Visitors are required to line up for security check before entering

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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