Capital Museum

Capital Museum


There are two museums in the capital Beijing , the old and the new . Former museum in the capital is in the Confucius Temple . As the need arose , to show the most historical relics , the new Capital Museum began construction in December 2001 and was opened in May 2008, the public. It is calculated first museum in China, and also one of the most modern in the world . The museum is a must - see destination for tourists and is ideal for those who do not have much time in Beijing.

The museum has its architectural features . These are typical characteristics of Integrated Chinese and bright building classic , modern and factors . The concept is to serve the human and cultural heritage and emphasizes the harmonious blend of past and present, history and modernity, art and communal nature . For example, many stones were used on the ground outside the north entrance and hallway to introduce a sense of historical depth . The stones are in Fangshan , where he was solid stone supplier for old Beijing production . Architecture also follows the international trend. With a screen block structure steel roof and glass wall, which makes its airspace and transparent appearance.

Since its opening , the museum has hundreds of exhibits of capital in different categories of ancient history , cultural heritage , revolutionary history and folk customs , etc. It also brings its exhibitions abroad to promote culture Chinese and to the international exchange instead.
In addition, the museum has many other functions for the population in addition to a cultural institution designed . The lobby is an ideal place for large rituals and cultural events, such as ceramics, ink rubbing and presentations showing how the relics restored and preserved. In an interactive multimedia room , visitors can see " The Treasure of the Metropolitan Museum " and " Look at Beijing. " There is also a center for digital cinema and a conference room with the latest equipment .

Admission: 30RMB
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