The Capital Museum, located in the Confucius Temple, was prepared in 1953 and formally opened in 1981.

As a major cultural construction project in Beijing in the "10th Five-Year Plan", the new complex of the Capital Museum, approved by the Beijing Municipal Government in 1999, further approved by the State Council after being submitted by the National Development and Reform Commission in 2001, commenced its construction in December 2001.

The new Capital Museum had the trial operation in December 2005 and was officially opened on May 18, 2006. With its magnificent architecture, abundant exhibitions, advanced technology and complete functions, the Capital Museum contributes to Beijing's standing as a famous historical and cultural city, a cultural centre and an international metropolis and ranks among the first class museums both at home and abroad and is regarded as one of the first "State First-class Museums" in 2008.

How to Make a Reservation?

Telephone Reservation

?  Individual visitors: +86 (10) 63393339

?  Group visitors: +86 (10) 63370458

From 9:00 to 17:00 every day.

Online Reservation

There are 3,600 daily personal booking places, available through website (3000 places) and telephone (600 places). The websitehttp://en.capitalmuseum.org.cnoffers 24-hour service, and the telephone+86 (10) 63393339service is available from 09:00 to 17:00. One person is only allowed to book one ticket.

For group reservation, we offer 400 tickets a day. Please call+86 (10) 63370458  between 09:00 to 17:00. Identity information of the group leader is required.

Reservation should be made at least one day in advance, and at most seven days in advance.

Either system will issue a confirmation number. Visitors will be required to show the number and valid ID in order to receive free entrance tickets on the day of their visit.    

Way to Get Ticket

For personal visitors, please obtain the ticket at the service center at the north door by showing your booking number and the ID card used when the booking was made.

For group visitors, the leader can obtain the ticket at the east door of the ground floor with valid documents and introductory letters.

Entrance Time

From 09:00-16:00, Tuesday to Sunday. The museum is closed every Monday, except for holidays. Please enter the museum before 16:00.

Special Notices

1. One ticket is only for one person and the ticket is only valid on the date printed. Please have the ticket checked at the entrance.

2. Senior citizens (above 60) and handicapped persons can enter the exhibition with valid documents even without reservation. Please ask museum personnel for help.

3. Space in the exhibition is limited, so museum may control the visitor numbers at any time to ensure orderly and pleasant viewing. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation.

4. The exhibition lasts for three months. Please keep this in mind when planning a visit.

We encourage groups and travel agencies to make reservations by telephone.

Requirements: Name of the tour group, full name of the person making the reservation, contact information and number of group members.

Telephone reservation (group visitors): +86 (10) 63370458 

Ticket-reservation is subject to change when there is a large museum event or a special opening ceremony for a new exhibition. The Capital Museum will make a public announcement in advance. Please visit the official website or inquire by telephone for detailed information.

Official website: http://en.capitalmuseum.org.cn       Inquiry Hotline: +86 (10) 63370491