Overview
Mobile ticket
The National Museum of China (NMC) is one of the biggest and most important museums in the world, located at the heart of Beijing, next to Tiananmen Square. It houses over 1.43 million cultural relics and covers 5,000 years of Chinese civilization.
Entry to the museum is free, but advance reservation is mandatory and slots often sell out fast. With our professional travel agency service, we take care of the entire booking process for you.
What We Provide
Full reservation on the official system using your passport info
Guaranteed entry slot for your chosen date
Clear entry instructions, opening hours, and visiting tips
Fast and reliable service by a local experienced team
Peace of mind before your trip
Museum Highlights
Ancient China Gallery: Masterpieces of bronzes, jades, porcelains, and ancient art
The Road of Rejuvenation: Modern Chinese history exhibition
48 exhibition halls with priceless national treasures
World-class architecture and spacious, comfortable layout
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
National Museum Of China
The collection of the National Museum of China is extremely large, with over 1.4 million pieces (sets) covering various historical periods from ancient to contemporary times. The National Museum of China is not only a building or a place for collecting cultural relics, but also: ·A three-dimensional general history of China: silently telling the vicissitudes and glory of China for five thousand years through physical objects. ·The cultural living room of a country: showcasing the profoundness, openness, and inclusiveness of Chinese civilization to the world. ·A spiritual home for a nation: carrying the cultural confidence and historical identity of the Chinese people. Whether you have a strong interest in Chinese history or just want to experience the charm of Chinese culture, the National Museum of China is definitely a must visit place worth spending time immersed in.
Options
National Museum of China
Ticket checking time: 9:00AM-11:00AM,11:00AM-1:30PM,1:30PM-4:00PM,Three reserved admission periods. Important reminder: Please provide the names and passport numbers of all travelers,Enter with passport and appointment voucher. Note: This option is not valid for Chinese tourists.
Tiananmen Square Ticket
Entry time: Morning session: 7:00am -12:00pm, Afternoon session: 12:00pm-4:30pm, Evening session: 5:00pm-8:00pm. Note: This option is only for admission tickets to Tiananmen Square, Excluding tickets to the National Museum of China.
What‘s Included
China National Museum admission ticket
Does not include tour guide service
No transportation included
Meeting points
National Museum Of China
No.16 East Chang'an Street, Dongcheng District Beijing China
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very efficient and practical
Francis B,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a very effective way to book entry to the National Museum of China at the last minute. Excellent communication with the agency that organizes the tour.
National Museum of China
Adrian C,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An incredible museum - by far the biggest and most impressive I’ve ever seen probably including London. Most importantly, it’s very difficult to get your own tickets for this museum so let Viator do it for you.
Essential for last minute decisions
Juliana V,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Entrance to the National Museum of China is free. So, theoretically, the service of an agency would not be necessary. But it's pretty hard to get a last minute entry. Maybe impossible. I was in Beijing and decided to visit the Museum from day to day and this option from Viator was perfect! I have used the service of this agency many times and I trust it very much. I am very grateful for the existence of this Viator package. Without it I would not have visited this wonderful museum!
Well worth a visit
louisepople,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tickets hard to get for this museum but Viator got them no problem. Wonderful exhibits . Over 1 million. Concentrated on the basement for Chinese history. Well displayed, some English labels. Museum open and airy. Used disabled toilets as i can't use squat ones but i think western ones were available. Very busy but so vast so, not crowded. As always take passport. Entry to Tianemen square included in ticket. Lifts and escalators available as well as steps. No cafe open during our morning visit, drinks and snacks from a vending machine. Many people seemed to take their own. Good gift shops. Plenty of seating for tired legs. Well worth a visit.
A must see museum for Chinese art and culture
Luana M,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A monumental museum about Chinese art and culture. From the Paleolithic period, through ancient China to Chinese Socialist Realism, you can see the treasures in bronze, ceramics, porcelain, enamel, painting, jade... A great panorama that helps to understand the history and high Chinese art. It is possible to rent an audio guide in English for the part of ancient China and there are exhibitions with texts in English. The entrance to the museum is free but I couldn't get the ticket through the museum's website, so I did it by Viator for a fairly affordable price. It is essential to carry a passport!
To go or not to go? National Museum of China
supernanat,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Subway line 1 to get there. Huge lines to clear security just after subway ticket validation gate and also entering museum. Allocate at least 1 hour before entry time limit or you may not get in. eg 11am ticket means deadline to enter museum is 11am but you may enter fr 9 to 11am. Wearing a mask (with a few drops of peppermint oil?) may be more comfortable for toilet visits and viewing exhibits with endless crowds. I did not use English audio guide available at entry as helper says info is for 30 major pieces only. There will be a long queue inside 1 of the exhibit halls on top level to view the coronet of 1 of the empress. Overall one must remember these are leftovers of great historical pieces not looted, or stolen by centuries of foreign invasion, poverty, dishonesty etc. Or not destroyed during the cultural revolution. Exhibits were mainly stones, copper, bronze left behind by Chiang Kai Shek fleeing to Taiwan who btw took the most valuable and "worthwhile" treasures.
Museum visit
Climber575164,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Entry to the museum went smoothly and the museum itself was really interesting. We bought the audio tour which was packed full of info about Ancient China. Entry from the museum to Tiananmen Square was really easy.
Don’t hesitate, buy your ticket!
Beate P,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great museum in this monumental buiilding. Thanks to Viator it could visit it, otherwise it seems impossible to get a ticket. For me, it was one if the highlights of all the very interesting things you can do in Beijing
Excellent
damianrZ64XE,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guide. A must see visit when in Beijing.
It is a difficult spot to get tickets even for Chinese people, and foreigners are recommended!
minorus599,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Ticket reservations are procedurally difficult for foreigners, and even for Chinese people, it seems difficult to book at popular spots. It was a bit later than the time you wanted, but I am glad you managed to secure a ticket and used this service.
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