Introduction
- The Capital Museum is a palace of Beijing culture. Its collections demonstrate the long development of the city, showcasing its magnificent living history of 500,000 years, urban history of 3,000 years and history as the Chinese capital of 800 years. The museum also presents cultural and artistic exhibitions from different regions. Read more
Exhibitions
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Beijing exhibition explores culture of ancient Greece The Greeks: Agamemnon to Alexander the Great opened at the Capital Museum in Beijing. Date: Nov 21, 2024 - May 18, 2025 Read more
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Central-Axis-themed exhibit kicks off in Beijing To celebrate the 870th anniversary of the founding of Beijing as the capital city, the Capital Museum unveiled an exhibit themed on the Beijing Central Axis on March 28. Date: Starting from March 28, 2023 Read more
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Beijing exhibit features Daoist and Buddhist figure paintings The Capital Museum of China kicked off an exhibit of Daoist and Buddhist figure paintings dating back to the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties on Jan 20. Date: Jan 20, 2023 - July 23, 2023 Read more
Stories
China to mark Intl Museum Day at Beijing's Capital Museum
Chinese museums and cultural heritage conservators will embrace the 45th International Museum Day nationwide on May 18, with the main venue of the national-level celebration set in the Capital Museum in Beijing, according to a news conference of the National Cultural Heritage Administration on May 8.
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