capital Museum - China Travel

introduce

The Capital Museum has seven floors, which are mainly divided into exhibition halls for basic exhibitions and special exhibitions. You don’t need to be limited to a few cultural relics when visiting, but by visiting the First Expo, you can learn about the history of Beijing’s 3,000-year-old city, the 800-year-old capital city, and the customs and living customs of old Beijing. These are the highlights of the First Expo .

Basic display

The basic display is the core display of the Capital Museum, including two parts: "The Ancient Capital of Beijing-History and Culture" and "Old Things in Beijing-Old Beijing Folklore Exhibition".
"The Ancient Capital of Beijing - History and Culture"

Located on the second floor of the square exhibition hall of the museum, it uses cultural relics and pictures to show the long road that Beijing developed from a northern frontier to the capital of a dynasty to the capital of New China.

"Old Things in Beijing - Old Beijing Folklore Exhibition"

Located on the fifth floor of the square exhibition hall, the exhibition uses the most characteristic symbols of Beijing's folk customs - hutongs and courtyards to reflect the theme of the exhibition. By displaying the marriage and childbirth, festivals and other activities of the hutong neighbors, it shows the living customs and various etiquettes of the old Beijingers in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China.

Thematic display

The Capital Museum also has various special exhibitions in different exhibition halls, including: "Exhibition of Fine Art of Ancient Jade Art", "Exhibition of Fine Art of Yandi Bronze Art", "Exhibition of Ancient Buddhist Pagodas in Beijing", etc. These exhibitions are Complementary to Beijing's cultural presentation. The locations of the special exhibitions are indicated in detail on the signs in the hall of the museum, and can also be found on the official website: http://www.capitalmuseum.org.cn/zlxx/ztyscl.htm.

Digital Screening Hall

The digital projection hall located on the first floor of the circular exhibition hall currently broadcasts the high-definition digital film "Brilliant Beijing" (more than ten minutes long) every day, interpreting the splendor of the ancient capital Beijing in a concise and clear way. , 10:30, 11:30, 13:10, 14:10, 15:10, 16:10), you can also refer to the official website: http://www.capitalmuseum.org.cn/zjsb/content/2006-01 /23/content_59623.htm.

The building itself of the Capital Museum is also very distinctive. Inside the building, there are sunken bamboo gardens, quaint Chinese-style archways and other scenic spots. There are also service facilities such as cafes, restaurants, and bag delivery offices in the museum.

appointment

It is free to visit the Capital Museum, but you need to make an appointment in advance. You can make an appointment by phone or online. Personal appointment phone: 010-63393339, appointment website: http://www.capitalmuseum.org.cn/zjsb/pwfw.htm, every No more than five people can make an appointment each time, and visitors can collect tickets at the north gate of the museum (with the appointment number or the valid certificate used when making an appointment) to visit.

opening hours

All year round Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-17:00 (last admission 15:00) Closed on Monday; Chinese legal holidays 09:00-17:00 (last admission 15:00)

must see tips

1. The Capital Museum provides free audio guide equipment, available in both Chinese and English, and can be handled at the information desk in the etiquette hall with your valid certificate. In addition, the museum also arranges full-time lecturers to provide free Chinese explanation services for the audience. Each explanation is about 90 minutes. The daily explanation time and exhibition hall can be seen in the announcement of the etiquette hall.

2. The museum will be closed for two days from October 1 (Tuesday) to October 2 (Wednesday), 2019, and will open normally on October 3 (Thursday).

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It is located at No. 16 Fuxingmenwai Street on the west extension line of Chang'an Street in Beijing, on the west side of Baiyun Road. A museum integrating collection, exhibition, research, archaeology, public education, and cultural exchange, it is a large-scale comprehensive museum in Beijing and a provincial and municipal comprehensive museum in China.

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In Beijing, compared with national museums, the Capital Museum has a more intimate feeling, and it is the kind of history and culture that can be reached.

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The Capital Museum, referred to as the Shoubo, is located at No. 16, Fuxingmenwai Street, Xicheng District, Beijing. A museum integrating collection, exhibition, research, archaeology, public education, and cultural exchange.

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The exhibition hall of the Capital Museum is very well furnished. Walking into the gate of the museum, there is a lively scene in front of you. The service desk in the center of the hall has the seal of the Capital Museum, which can be stamped for free. It is best to prepare a blank book in advance, each layer has a seal for stamping! There are many seats for rest in the museum, and there is also hot water supply. It takes about two or three hours to visit. Basic display: There are "Ancient Capital Beijing·History and Culture", "Old Things in Beijing—Old Beijing Folklore Exhibition" "Ancient Capital Beijing·History and Culture" is the core of the exhibition of the Capital Museum, which shows the magnificent Beijing culture and its continuous improvement and development. The development history of the capital city towards glory has become a brand display for creating a first-class museum in China. Boutique display: there are "Exhibition of Fine Art of Ancient Porcelain", "Exhibition of Fine Art of Yandi Bronze", "Exhibition of Fine Art of Ancient Calligraphy", "Exhibition of Fine Art of Ancient Painting", "Exhibition of Fine Art of Ancient Jade", "Exhibition of Fine Art of Ancient Buddhist Art" exhibition". These six collections of high-quality exhibitions and "Old Things in Beijing—Old Beijing Folklore Exhibition" complement and deepen the display of Beijing culture opening hours 9:00-17:00 every day (no entry at 16:00), closed on Mondays, friends who visit must make an appointment in advance Reservation method Please click on the official account menu "'Enjoy·Service'-'Reservation Service'" to enter the reservation page. open area Basement 1, Square Exhibition Halls 1st to 5th Floors and Round Exhibition Halls 2nd to 6th Floors Precautions for visiting Enter the north gate of the Capital Museum, scan the health treasure on the right hand side of the gate, take a body temperature test, and then use your second-generation ID card to verify the reservation information and receive the ticket, then you can enter the museum to visit. If the health code shows abnormality, or there is no appointment Spectators will not be able to enter the museum. the The museum provides free audio guide equipment, which can be borrowed by visitors. The audio guide is available in both Chinese and English. You can apply at the information desk in the etiquette hall with your valid certificate. the Exhibition hall D on the basement floor: Reading the City - Exploring the Central Axis of Beijing This exhibition hall is very necessary and worth visiting. The form of pictures and texts shows the cultural history of Beijing's central axis. The central axis is the backbone and soul of the ancient capital of Beijing. Rigorousness, moderation, and order embody the values of respect and order and the belief in the unity of man and nature. It is the reflection of traditional Chinese cultural thought in urban architecture. The longest existing urban central axis in the world brings together the essence of Beijing's ancient architecture, contains the wonderful imprint of Chinese civilization, and also has many little-known mysterious stories.

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