During the Chinese New Year, museums in Xicheng District launched a variety of exhibitions and cultural activities to attract people to celebrate the festival.

Historical and cultural celebrity attractions

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Location: Xu Beihong Memorial Museum

1. Shanghai Style: Xu Beihong Painting Exhibition (3-month duration)

2. Offline activity during the Lantern Festival: pony lanterns.

Location: Lu Xun's Former Residence

1. Choice: The Aspiration and Belief of Qian Xuesen

Time and location: Until March, at the temporary exhibition hall of East Bungalow, The New Culture Movement Memorial of Beijing.

2. New Year Woodblock Painting Exhibition

Time and location: Until mid-February, at the multi-functional hall of Beijing Lu Xun Museum.

3. Beijing Lu Xun Museum: Basic Exhibition of "Lu Xun's Road" (Permanent Exhibition)

Special Events

Beijing Planetarium: Chinese New Year in Beijing Planetarium

Time: January 20 - February 5

Activities: science lectures, handicraft making, traditional folk custom experiences

Most popular cultural attractions: Beijing White Pagoda Temple Management Office, Capital Museum, and Beijing Planetarium.

Historical and cultural attractions on the Central Axis of Beijing

Beijing Fun

Activity: Spring Festival celebration themed on "The Central Axis – 'Enjoy New Year Paintings and Celebrate Spring Festival'"

Time: Until February 5

(Source: Xicheng District People's Government of Beijing Municipality)