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Top 20 Museums & Galleries in Beijing - 2023

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Discover the vibrant art, captivating exhibitions, rich cultural heritage, fascinating history, and must-see attractions of Beijing's museums and galleries. Immerse yourself in a world of creativity and knowledge.
Updated Sep 2023
  • No.1
    4.8/5
    147,219 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 14112 reviews
    "Going Beijing, The Palace Museum is a MUST GO place. You can see China full of architecture history. What a great work that the Chinese had done."
    Beijing
    1.7km from downtown
    Highlights: A vast majority of tourists who visit Beijing for the first time consider the Forbidden City as a place they must see. The Forbidden City, known as Gugong in Mandarin, once served as the imperial palace for 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is a symbol of ancient China. Although it is no longer China's political centre, you can still feel its former glory once you are within the courtyard and surrounded by the high walls. Its long history has left behind a large amount of precious architecture and cultural relics, making it one of the most important cultural heritage in modern China.
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  • No.2
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 945 reviews
    Beijing
    502m from downtown
    Highlights: The National Museum of China next to Tiananmen Square is home to many of China's national treasures such as the Four Goat Square Zun and Simuwu Square Cauldron. At the museum, you can view the terracotta warriors of Shaanxi, the sanxingdui masks of Sichuan, and the beast heads of the Summer Palace. Many national treasures that people usually only read about are there for you to see. The museum is divided into five floors with a total of 48 exhibition halls. They have a collection of more than a million items and it takes at least a whole day to explore the museum thoroughly.
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  • No.3
    4.6/5
    5,009 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 83 reviews
    "It is a good place to bring your children here. They can learn science practically."
    Beijing
    11.3km from downtown
    Highlights: The China Science and Technology Museum is a national science museum. Apart from numerous science exhibits, there is a science playground for children. Interactive games in the playground help children learn more about science. There are also special cinemas with 3D and 4D effects, allowing you to appreciate the wonder and excitement of science and technology. There museum has five floors, with one floor underground and four above ground. Visitors typically walk directly to the exhibits that interest them after entering the museum. The museum recommends setting aside half a day for a visit.
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  • No.4
    4.6/5
    1,108 Reviews
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 92 reviews
    "This is a museum attraction in Beijing, where natural changes are gathered, from plants to animals to humans. Generally speaking, it is very helpful for children to increase their knowledge! [View] Museum view, [Interesting] natural change process, [Cost-effective] Old people, children free!"
    Beijing
    2.4km from downtown
    Highlights: The Beijing Museum of Natural History's exhibits includes a huge array of ancient fossils, ex. yellow river elephant skull fossils, giant Mamenchisaurus fossils and Sinormis fossils. The most popular exhibits in the museum are the Dinosaur Park and the Ancient Reptile Hall. Take one step into the Dinosaur Park, and it's like you're entering an ancient world, one where dinosaurs roam the earth!
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  • No.5
    4.7/5
    1,885 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 15 reviews
    "A great museum for the whole family. Consisting of 5 regular halls and 2 halls with temporary exhibitions it will give the visitors to see various stones, minerals and sculptures made of them. "
    Beijing
    3.7km from downtown
    Highlights: Founded in 1916, the China Geological Museum is an early public natural science museum in China. Featuring a long history, a large number of collections, and a fine display, etc, it has become a famous museum in Asia. According to the structure of the earth layers, five basic exhibition halls are established—the Earth Hall, the Mineral Rock Hall, the Gem Hall, the Prehistoric Biology Hall, and the National Land Resources Hall. There are also two temporary exhibition halls tracking hot issues in geoscience with consistently updated content.
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  • No.6
    4.7/5
    5,116 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 23 reviews
    "A fantastic place if you have the love for cars, bring the whole fam, and enjoy a fun time as you go through 5 floors. "
    Beijing
    12.3km from downtown
    Highlights: The Beijing Automobile Museum is a special car-themed museum. There are many models and reproductions of famous vehicles throughout history. There are also descriptions of the internal structure of automobiles. If you ever wanted to know anything about the history of cars, this is the place to visit. While in the museum, younger visitors can also participate in many hands-on activities such as simulated car races. The outside of the building that houses the Beijing Automobile Museum looks sort of like a giant, dynamic eye from a bird's-eye view. The ticket office at the main gate is located inside a distinctive locomotive.
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  • No.7
    4.8/5
    956 Reviews
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 383 reviews
    "A huge modern museum of Chinese arts and history with a free entrance (but need to book a place online on their website). Has one of the most wonderful and rich souvenir shops in Beijing. "
    Beijing
    5.5km from downtown
    Highlights: The Capital Museum is a good place to learn about the city of Beijing. The museum displays the 3,000-year history the city and more than 800-year history of Beijing as the capital. Many Beijing traditions and customs are also displayed here. The capital museum building itself is also very distinctive. Inside the building, there are delicate spots like sunken bamboo gardens and quaint Chinese arches. Cafes, restaurants, and bag deposits are also available inside.
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  • No.8
    4.7/5
    835 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 640 reviews
    "Very nice place! I''d like to introduce this place to you guys! Enjoy the real culture!"
    Beijing
    4.8km from downtown
    Highlights: Confucius Temple and The Imperial College Museum are famous ancient buildings in Beijing, consisting of two parts: Confucius Temple and Guozijian. Confucius Temple was built in the Yuan Dynasty, and had been used as the place for worshipping Confucius in the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. From the Yuan Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty. More than 50,000 names, birthplaces and ranks of Jinshi were carved in the stone tablets. The Guozijian is the heighest level educational institution and administering organ during Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is also the place where the Emperor personally lectures. Many ancient buildings such as Jixian Gate, Taixue Gate and Glazed memorial Arch in Guozijian. Biyong Hall is the main body of Guozijian, and Yilun Hall next to is where the ancient Emperors lectured.
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  • No.9
    4.3/5
    362 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 22 reviews
    "a bit of drive out of the centre but very nice. not too big and alot of opportunities for photos."
    Beijing
    17.3km from downtown
    Highlights: The Red Brick Art Museum was founded by entrepreneurs and art collectors Yan Shijie and Cao Mei. It is located in the No.1 International Art District of Hegezhuang in the northeast of Beijing. The museum boasts of several facilities such as a reception hall, a display space, a leisure space for public education and also for kid activities. The main building of Red Brick Art Museum includes a space for art derivatives. It has a basement floor containing a projector room for videos. The campus of the building is ideal for art and literature enthusiasts as it has several clubs for members and many areas that provide useful support for artistic activities. It also has restaurants and cafes for families to relax, dine and have fun. There are also academic reporting halls where construction enthusiasts come to visit and study.
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  • No.10
    4.5/5
    1,214 Reviews
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 2379 reviews
    "Great place to walk around for a few hours and take some great photos. Streets are lined with interesting stores and exhibition spaces. Vintage stores also add to some amazing explorations."
    Beijing
    11.6km from downtown
    Highlights: 798 Art Zone is a one of Beijing's new landmarks and a place where cultured youth gather. It is also a cultural industries park created from converted factory buildings. 798 Art Zone is home to many art galleries, exhibition spaces, and independent artists. The zone's buildings are all cutting edge in design, and there are many specialist stores. It's the ideal place for young people to experience a taste of culture and art. Besides its galleries and arts centers, there are also many coffee shops and restaurants in the area.
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  • No.11
    4.8/5
    661 Reviews
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 149 reviews
    "After going to the Forbidden City in Beijing, I just took the bus to the China Art Museum, very close, and free admission. It is very large and comfortable, and people enjoy it very much, enjoying painting and art."
    Beijing
    2.3km from downtown
    Highlights: Located within the Dongcheng District one place that you will find to visit is the China Art Museum. Construction for the museum started in 1958 and was completed in 1962. It's design includes yellow glazed tiles that were selected to compliment the magnificent antique loft-style building. Within the museum you will find various collections, historical research on display, and the works of Chinese contemporary artists on display for your viewing pleasure. It is laid out for you to walk around and appreciate during your visit. While walking through the loft-style building you will be able to view the contemporary artworks found through out include paintings, sculptures, and handmade products.
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  • No.12
    4.8/5
    1,182 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 18 reviews
    "Ma Lao's museum is very grounded and is also very considerate for tourists. Many cats also string the entire museum with cats as a line. Small and fine, although there are not many historical objects, but they are also understood clearly through the text."
    Beijing
    15.7km from downtown
    Highlights: Guanfu Museum is a private art museum in Beijing, founded by Ma Weidu. Guanfu Museum has exhibitions featuring ceramics, furniture, handicrafts, traditional doors and windows and oil paintings. Among these, the ceramics and furniture exhibitions are highly recommended for visitors. Visitors can enjoy all kinds of ceramics representative of each dynastic era, as well as view many pieces of precious Ming- and Qing-era furniture. Throughout the year, Guanfu Museum holds all sorts of exhibitions and activities. Guanfu Museum also now has branches in Shanghai, Hangzhou and Xiamen.
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  • No.13
    4.9/5
    123 Reviews
    Free
    "Many people don’t know that you can also visit here. Beijing Archives, on the north side of Nanmofang Road, I really didn’t know that it was also possible to visit here, and it was also a super large and rich museum. I occasionally saw the content posted by others a few days ago. As a veteran museum enthusiast, I quickly made an appointment online. I just opened the door at nine o'clock today. This building is very stylish, it is the feeling of the organ building. If pedestrians pass by, who can know that it is also possible to visit it? Visits are free, and you can make an appointment on the public account. If you don't make an appointment, you will definitely not be able to enter. The uncle at the door is very strict. After coming in, it is a five-story building. The wall facing the gate is a magnificent wall painting. The theme is a series of landmark buildings on the central axis of Beijing. There are exhibition halls on the first, second, third and fifth floors, and three exhibition halls on the first floor. The main theme exhibition hall is about the ancient and modern history of Beijing. From the time of business and Zhou, Jinzhong became Beijing as the national capital 870 years ago, until the struggle, liberation and development of the modern era, from the geography of Beijing, The panoramic view of zoning, history, culture and so on shows all aspects of Beijing. The map of Beijing in each dynasties is of interest to me. I look for my home location on it. In addition, there are many real-life layouts in the exhibition hall, which makes people feel at home. It's an immersive experience. It is also particularly worth mentioning that there are really many historical archives that can be found here. There are many interactive equipment arranged in the exhibition hall. You can query a large amount of literature, books, and materials, and the form of display uses high-tech means, knowledgeable, interesting, The experience is full, it is a worthwhile trip. The second exhibition hall on the first floor mainly talks about the liberation of Beijing and the construction and development of the capital. The third is a relatively small exhibition hall, which specially introduces Comrade Li Daxu. An exhibition hall on the second floor, featuring the development of the Party in Beijing and the contribution of the Party organizations in the war years. A theme exhibition hall on the third floor is an exhibition of ancient archival treasures. There are many very precious cultural relics in it. You can see various archival materials from the Tang Dynasty, as well as maps of the Ming Dynasty, imperial lists of the Qing Dynasty, and the books of Kangxi's passing, etc. Important cultural relics have video equipment to explain, the exhibits are very attractive, and the exhibition experience is also very good. Now there is an exhibition on the third floor on the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Beijing Statistics Agency. If you are interested, you can take a look. After a circle, you still have a lot of knowledge that you didn't know before. The fifth floor is a sports-related exhibition, talking about the development of the Olympic Games, the 90th Beijing Asian Games, the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and some precious cultural relics. These five floors of seven exhibition halls, today is just a circle of flowers, but also spent more than two hours, if you visit carefully, a whole day is needed, this museum is really great, the building is tall and spacious, the exhibition content is rich, the exhibit specifications are extremely high, the exhibition hall layout is reasonable, The interactive experience is full. But such a good museum is actually very popular. During the visit for more than two hours today, I only met three other audiences, which is "chartered visit"!"
    Beijing
    5.9km from downtown
  • No.14
    4.4/5
    215 Reviews
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 41 reviews
    "The China Film Museum is the world's largest national film museum. It is an iconic building to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Chinese film. It is an art hall that displays the development of Chinese film for 100 years, expo film technology, spread film culture and conduct academic exchanges and research. Don, it is recommended"
    Beijing
    14.1km from downtown
    Highlights: The China Film Museum was built in 2005, the 100th anniversary of the birth of Chinese films. It is a film-themed museum. In addition to learning about the development history of Chinese films at various stages in the museum, it is also a cinema. Many classic old movies and current new movies can be watched here. The film museum exhibition area is mainly divided into six exhibition areas, namely the preface hall, the invention of the film, the birth and early development of Chinese film, the Chinese film during the war, the creation and development of the new Chinese film, and the Chinese film in the new era of reform and opening up. In addition to the exhibition hall, there are special exhibitions of art films, children's films, science education films, dubbed films, news documentary films, etc. After entering, you can visit one by one, and have a hasty visit for about 2 hours. Several main exhibition halls display the development of Chinese films over the past 100 years. The exhibition system is detailed, which is a wonderful place for tourists who are interested in films to gain knowledge. In the exhibition hall, there are ancient movie projection equipment, props, as well as the restoration of the sets of early movies, etc., and the exhibits are very rich. Among the more precious ones are Zheng Zhengqiu's study, German-made hand-cranked silent movie projector, and the metal base plate of Ren Qingtai's 70-year-old photos. Many exhibits have an iconic status in the history of Chinese film development. You can take a good look at them. . In addition to viewing exhibitions, the museum is also a cinema, with the world's largest film giant screen. The new movies that are currently online will be shown here, and the fares will generally be cheaper than the regular movie theaters outside. In addition, there will be several classic old movies played here every day. The old movies are for public welfare and the ticket price is about 2 yuan. Interested friends can go and watch them.
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  • No.15
    4.6/5
    112 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 12 reviews
    "The narrator, Mr. Wang, is rich in knowledge and fun. The children like the narrator very much. I also learned a lot from Mr. Wang. The specimen style displayed by the National Animal Museum is very complete, and it also enriches the children to have a good eye. It is a very pleasant visit."
    Beijing
    11.3km from downtown
  • No.16
    4.5/5
    406 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 26 reviews
    ""Wonderful dreamland Erik Johansson Surrealist Photography Exhibition" ​ imagination and creativity are closely linked, too many of us are indoctrinated, harnessed, lost the ability to imagine and think. ​ mind and body always have one on the road, start their own travel."
    Beijing
    5.2km from downtown
    Highlights: The Today Art Museum is located in the Apple Community in the Chaoyang district of Beijing. It was established in 2002 and was the first privately-run non-profit public art museum in China. The entire structure of the art museum is novel and unusual. In order to give prominence to the works exhibited within, the entire interior is designed in white. The Today Art Museum focuses on collecting, researching and exhibiting works of Chinese modern art. Since it was established in 2002, the Today Art Museum has collected almost 1,000 key pieces of modern art of every kind. The museum's collection is made up of three sections: the Collected Works of the Today Art Museum, the Virtual Collection of the Today Art Museum, and the Donated Pieces. It includes the works of practically all modern artists.
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  • No.17
    4.8/5
    366 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 9 reviews
    "The whole exhibition hall is very shocking and exquisite. One piece of crafts makes people addicted and sinking into it. It is a enjoyment of eyes and hearts. I am also amazed at Ms. Chen's knowledge and versatility. Unfortunately, the time is short and the view is very hasty. The last two floors are all quick to browse. Palace cage purple gas, gold canal jade sand five color water. Guarding the fairy and sleeping, stealing the peach a few down."
    Beijing
    10.2km from downtown
    Highlights: The China Red Sandalwood Museum is a large-scale theme private museum in China. The museum collects, research and displays the art of red sandalwood and appreciates traditional Chinese classical furniture. The charm of Ming and Qing furniture and the traditional furniture which are on display can be appreciated by the visitors. Also on display are the miniature Chinese ancient architecture which can be appreciated. The Museum also shows the exquisite beauty of the art of red sandalwood, recreating the glory of Chinese tradition.
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  • No.18
    4.2/5
    221 Reviews
    "It’s worth taking your children to experience it for a long time. It’s on the fifth floor of Wangfujing Bookstore. Take a photo and stroll for more than an hour to finish shopping. Haha, the children are more interested in VR in his house than the art of the starry sky!"
    Beijing
    776m from downtown
  • No.19
    4.6/5
    241 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 25 reviews
    "Convenient transportation, Line 4 subway zoo D exit is there. Take children to understand the evolution from fish to people, and the first revolution in the evolution of vertebrate animals, trace the origin, and understand the evolution of humans."
    Beijing
    7.2km from downtown
    Highlights: Located in Xicheng District, Beijing, The Paleozoological Museum of China is a museum that systematically introduces the origin and phylogeny of vertebrates. It is a natural science museum that uses paleontological fossils as a carrier to popularize paleontology, paleoecology, paleoanthropology and evolutionary knowledge. It is also a large-scale ancient animal museum in Asia.
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  • No.20
    4.2/5
    44 Reviews
    "Wangfujing Yintai in88 shopping mall on the second floor, the location is good, the three venues are connected together, seamlessly connected to the visit. The Love Lost Museum has displayed a lot of precious gifts when lovers are in love. What touched me most was the train tickets and air tickets for long-distance couples! There is a haha mirror in the wonderful decompression hall that can make people tall and thin! Overall awesome,"
    Beijing
    1.3km from downtown

FAQ

What are some Museums & Galleries in Beijing?
Some Museums & Galleries in Beijing include:The Palace Museum|National Museum of China|China Science and Technology Museum|國家自然博物館|The China Geological Museum
What are some highly-rated Museums & Galleries in Beijing?
Some highly-rated Museums & Galleries in Beijing include:The Palace Museum:4.8|China Science and Technology Museum:4.6|國家自然博物館:4.6|The China Geological Museum:4.7|Beijing Automobile Museum:4.7
At what locations in Beijing can Museums & Galleries in Beijing be found?
The Museums & Galleries in Beijing are mainly located in:The Palace Museum:Beijing|National Museum of China:Beijing|China Science and Technology Museum:Beijing|國家自然博物館:Beijing|The China Geological Museum:Beijing