As the evening breeze, with the fragrance of lotus flowers, sweeps through Beijing's Central Axis, a cultural and museum feast spanning ancient and modern times, both domestically and internationally, is quietly unfolding across the city. This summer, please add an exhibition tour to your travel list.

Seeing Perceiving—Images of China Through Foreign Eyes from the National Museum of China's Collection

This exhibition showcases around 300 selected items (sets) from the National Museum of China's recent acquisitions of overseas visual records depicting China. Through photographs and other visual materials, it traces how foreign perceptions of China have evolved over time while offering visitors an opportunity to reflect on the country's own journey of rejuvenation and development.

Venue: National Museum of China

Dates: From May 30, 2026 onward, with closing date to be confirmed

The Brazil of Portinari

With four themed sections—"Intimate Circle: Brazil's Affective Genesis", "Work, Struggle, and Nation: Spiral of Social Drama", "Faith and Folklore: Brazilian Popular Imaginary", and "From Draft to Synthesis: Technical Treaties"—this exhibition features 56 original works by Brazilian modernist master Candido Portinari, accompanied by an immersive digital experience.

Venue: National Museum of China

Dates: From June 10 through October 11, 2026

On the Move: Reframing Nomadic Pastoralism in Qatar

As the first exhibition in China to comprehensively present Qatar's nomadic culture, this exhibition brings together approximately 150 objects (sets), photographs, and videos. Organized into six sections— nomadic identities, dwellings, the living beings that share the landscape, the land itself, the art of everyday life, and lives in transition—it offers an in-depth look at the traditions and evolving lifestyles of Qatar's nomadic communities.

Venue: National Museum of China

Dates: From June 9 through September 9, 2026

MAKE Friends: 2026 Robot Exploration Exhibition (Beijing Debut)

Focusing on the latest advancements in intelligent technology, this exhibition brings together a wide range of cutting-edge robotic innovations, including humanoid robots, biomimetic robots, and interactive intelligent robots. Combining breakthrough technologies with practical, real-world applications, it offers a comprehensive look at the latest achievements, technological iteration trends, and diverse application scenarios in the robotics industry.

Venue: Beijing Auto Museum

Dates: From July 4 through October 11, 2026

Blooming Hearts Through Centuries: From Waldmüller to Klimt—Floral Masterpieces from the Belvedere in Vienna

Spanning artistic movements in different periods of art history, from the Baroque of the early 18th century to Expressionism of the early 20th century, this exhibition features 60 original works by 35 artists from the collection of Austria's Belvedere Museum. Highlights include Gustav Klimt's "After the Rain"and Egon Schiele's "Sunflowers I", alongside masterpieces by Franz Werner von Tamm, Johann Baptist Drechsler, Olga Wisinger-Florian, and other renowned artists.

Venue: China Millennium Monument

Dates: From June 13 through September 19, 2026

Oh, Mars! Exploring the Red Planet and Future Living

Centered on the exploration of Mars, this interactive exhibition takes visitors on a journey from the planet's exploration and potential development to visions of everyday life on Mars, covering themes such as clothing, food, housing, and transportation. Blending scientific accuracy with engaging hands-on experiences, it offers an immersive glimpse into the future of space exploration and planetary life.

Venue: Beijing Planetarium

Dates: From July 1, 2026 through January 3, 2027

(Source: Official website of the People's Government of Beijing Municipality)