Overview
Mobile ticket
The National Museum of China operates daily from 9:00 to 17:00 (last entry at 16:00) except Mondays. Three timed admission slots are available each day: 9:00–11:00, 11:00–13:30, and 13:30–16:00.
On the scheduled visit date, all guests must present the original passport used for booking and each person’s ticket QR code. Entry is only allowed through the North Gate during the reserved time slot. The most convenient way is to take the metro line No. 1 and get off at Tiananmen East station, exit C or D, then walk for about 5 minutes to get to the north gate.
Please verify your tickets to National Museum of China firstly. After your visit, you can stroll around Tiananmen Square using the same QR code — kindly follow the sequence of visiting the museum first, then Tiananmen Square.
Travelers holding Chinese IDs or passports must book tickets independently — this product is exclusively for foreign visitors.
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
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please take your passport on the day.
What To Expect
National Museum Of China
National Museum of China houses 1.43 million artifacts across 7 floors. B1 floor is the core exhibition floor with the theme of Ancient China Gallery, you can see Houmuwu Cauldron (Shang Dynasty bronze), Four-Sheep Zun, Jade Dragon of Hongshan Culture. The Rotating special exhibitions and transparent relic conservation lab is on B2. The 3rd Floor is an ideal place for those who are interested in ancient Chinese paintings.
Options
National Museum + Tiananmen Square Entry
Enter with passport & QR Code: Designated Visit Order: Museum first, Tiananmen later. Ticket is only valid for entry during your booked time slot.
What‘s Included
IMPORTANT: The mandatory visit order is: first the Museum, then T-Square.
Entry Ticket to National Museum of China & Tiananmen Square.
IMPORTANT: Use only the QR code and your passport. Reference No. or barcodes are invalid.
NO Guide
NO Transportation
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
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Be prepared to queue
Sarah R,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00The queue to enter the Museum/Square space was 2 hours and 20 mins long. By the time I entered, the Museum had closed to new entrants. Suggest booking morning slots for everything in China.
A beautiful approach to Chinese culture
Didier D,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful museum with many collections. It is necessary to take the time to read the explanations in order to properly immerse yourself in the history. You have to count the day to visit it.
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