Capital Museum
首都博物馆
About Capital Museum
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The Capital Museum provides free audio guides in both Chinese and English; borrow one at the etiquette-hall information desk with valid ID. The museum also offers free Chinese-language guided tours by professional docents, each lasting about 90 minutes; daily tour times and halls are posted at the etiquette-hall notice board.
📅 Best Time & Crowds
Best season: Spring (April-May) and Autumn (September-October)
🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.
⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.
Location
View on interactive map →Buying tickets as a foreign visitor
• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.
• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.
• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.
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09:00-16:30 (closed Mondays)
Xicheng District; Metro Lines 1/2 Muxidi Station; nearest airport Beijing Capital Int'l (~35 km).
Free timed-entry reservation required via official site/WeChat.
Free admission
Beijing City Xicheng District Fuxingmenwai Street No. 16
北京市西城区复兴门外大街16号
Beijing City Xicheng District Fuxingmenwai Street No. 16
40.0530, 116.2462
Tip: Google Maps may be inaccurate in China — use Amap for navigation.
