CN China 3 Free Museums
Best Museums in Beijing
Beijing is home to 5 world-class museums. From ancient collections to contemporary art, here is your complete guide with opening hours, prices, and directions.
Free Entry
National Museum of China
Flanking the eastern side of Tiananmen Square, it is one of the largest museums in the world.
- Admission
- Free admission with valid ID
- Founded
- 2003
Palace Museum (Forbidden City)
The imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, now China's most-visited museum.
- Admission
- 60 CNY standard admission
- Founded
- 1925
Free Entry
National Art Museum of China
China's national gallery of modern and contemporary art, in a 1963 ceremonial pavilion in Dongcheng.
- Admission
- Free standard admission
- Founded
- 1963
Free Entry
Capital Museum
The principal museum of Beijing's history and culture, with a striking elliptical bronze hall.
- Admission
- Free standard admission
- Founded
- 1981
UCCA Center for Contemporary Art
China's leading independent contemporary art institution, in a former factory in the 798 Art District.
- Admission
- 100 CNY standard admission
- Founded
- 2007