For this Spring Festival holiday, holidaymakers are invited to explore Beijing's museums and galleries for a surprise-filled cultural tour of millennia-old cultural treasures and experience the charm of diverse civilizations! Continue reading to learn more↓

Galloping Forward: An Exhibition Celebrating the Year of the Horse

This exhibition brings together over 120 precious artifacts and artifact sets from seven renowned museums, including the National Museum of China, many of which are on display for the first time. From ritual symbols to Silk Road connections, the exhibition offers a multiple-perspective look at the cultural significance of horses in the history of Chinese civilization.

Opening Hours During the Holiday

09:00–17:00 (last entry at 16:00) until February 23

Exhibition Period

From January 30

Address

Gallery N8, National Museum of China, 16 East Chang'an Avenue, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Twin Stars Illuminating the World: The Ancient Shu Civilization of the Sanxingdui and Jinsha Sites

This exhibition brings together more than 200 cultural relics from the Sanxingdui Museum, the Chengdu Jinsha Site Museum, the Sichuan Archaeology Research Institute, the Chengdu Archaeology Research Institute, and the National Museum of China.

Opening Hours During the Holiday

09:00–17:00 (last entry at 16:00) until February 23

Exhibition Period

Until August 18

Address

Galleries S8 and S9, National Museum of China, 16 East Chang'an Avenue, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Pompeii–A Never-Ending Discovery

This exhibition traces the exploration of Pompeii since its rediscovery in the 18th century through archaeological discoveries. Drawing on the latest archaeological findings, it offers a fresh perspective on the historical landscape of Pompeii as a major city of the Roman Empire, and the daily lives of its people.

Opening Hours During the Holiday

09:00–17:00 (last entry at 16:00) until February 23

Exhibition Period

Until October 11

Address

Galleries S1 and S2, National Museum of China, 16 East Chang'an Avenue, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Guo Nian: Exhibition of the Spring Festival

This exhibition showcases over 100 representative intangible cultural heritage items from across China. During the exhibition, the museum will also regularly organize displays and performances of representative intangible cultural heritage projects from various regions across the country.

Opening Hours During the Holiday

09:00–19:00 (last entry at 18:00) until February 23

Exhibition Period

Until March 20

Address

Exhibition Halls 1 and 2, 1F, China National Arts and Crafts Museum/China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum, 16 Hujing East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Voyage to the Deep — Deep-Sea Archaeological Discoveries in the Northwest Continental Slope of the South China Sea

The artifacts featured in this exhibition were recovered from two Ming-Dynasty shipwrecks that were 1,500 meters deep, located between the Hainan Island and the Xisha Islands. Visitors can gain a vivid picture of the refined artistry of the Ming-Dynasty porcelain and the prosperity of maritime trade at that time through these exhibits.

Opening Hours During the Holiday

10:00–20:00 (last entry at 19:00) until February 23

Exhibition Period

Until March 15, 2026

Address

Exhibition Halls 1 and 2, Main Building, Grand Canal Museum of Beijing, Building 5, 1 Lvxin Road, Tongzhou District, Beijing

Radiance: Ancient Gold Ornaments from the Collection of Hong Kong Palace Museum

The exhibition presents over 170 artifacts and artifact sets, all making their debut on the Chinese mainland, with some displayed to the public for the first time worldwide.

Opening Hours During the Holiday

09:00–19:00 until February 23

Exhibition Period

Until March 1, 2026

Address

Hall B, Capital Museum, 16 Fuxingmen Outer Street, Xicheng District, Beijing

(Source: Official WeChat account of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism)