The slightly chilly weather during early winter can make indoor exhibition spaces particularly interesting and photogenic, making them ideal choices for weekend outings. Check these out!
China Millennium Monument
Located on the extended section of West Chang'an Avenue in Beijing, the China Millennium Monument was built for the 21st century, the start of the new millennium. Currently, the exhibition "The Crowned Jewel of the Austro-Hungarian Empire – Queen Elizabeth and the Art of Her Era" is on display.
Time: November 17, 2024 to February 16, 2025
Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00 (ticket checking ends at 16:10); closed on Mondays, except for holidays
Address: A9 Fuxing Road, Haidian District, Beijing
Meet You Museum in the 798 Art District
The Meet You Museum retains the Bauhaus style and industrial remains of the building itself, making it a new cultural and artistic landmark in the 798 Art District. The exhibition "Meet Ancient Egypt: Mummy, Life and Death in Ancient Egypt" is underway.
Opening Hours:
Tuesdays to Thursdays: 10:00-18:30
Fridays: 10:00-19:00
Weekends and public holidays: 10:00-20:00
Last admission: One hour before closing
Address: E02-1 Floor, Ceramic 1st Street, 798 Art District, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Today Art Museum
The Today Art Museum is dedicated to the collection, research, and exhibition of contemporary Chinese artworks, housing nearly 1,000 contemporary artworks of various kinds so far. Currently on display is the Swiss Design Classics.
Time: November 9, 2024 to January 12, 2025
Opening Hours: 10:00-18:00 from Tuesdays to Sundays (closed on Mondays)
Address: Building 4, Pingguo Community, 32 Baiziwan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Tsinghua University Art Museum
Tsinghua University Art Museum currently has a collection of over 20,000 items covering six major categories: painting and calligraphy, porcelain, embroidery, furniture, bronze and comprehensive artworks. Currently on display is From the Seine to Guanghua Road: Modernization of Art Deco.
Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00 from Tuesdays to Sundays (closed on Mondays)
Address: Tsinghua University, 30 Shuangqing Road, Qinghuayuan Sub-district, Haidian District, Beijing
Beijing Minsheng Modern Art Museum
Beijing Minsheng Modern Art Museum is not far from the 798 Art District. The main structure of its exhibition hall consists of multiple irregular boxes. Currently on display is the Origins of Civilization: Great Exhibition on Early Chinese Civilization Exploration.
Time: October 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025 (closed on Mondays, except for holidays)
Opening Hours: 10:00-18:00 from Tuesdays to Sundays (last admission at 17:30)
Address: Building C7 of Universal Creative Park, 9 Jiuxianqiao North Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
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(Source: Official WeChat account of Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism)
