Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution

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The Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution, located on the west of Tiananmen Square along Chang'an Avenue, is the first comprehensive military history museum in China. The museum covers an area of more than 159 thousand sq m (190 thousand sq yd). It aims to collect, research and exhibit cultural relics, material objects and documents of the achievements and history of the Chinese military.

The main building of the Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution is 95 m (310 ft) tall and consists of 7 floors, and it has two wings of four stories. A huge Chinese People's Liberation Army emblem with a diameter of 6m (20 ft) is located on the top of the main building. The name for the military museum was given by Chairman Mao, and now the plaque with the name hangs above the front gate. The bronze gate is 16 feet (5 meters) tall and made of cartridges. On the two sides of the gate stand white marble statues of heroic marines and corps.

The whole museum has 43 exhibition halls categorized into eight themes. Below are the eight themes of exhibitions, in which Weapons and Military Technology have been opened, and others are being prepared and will be opened soon:
 This exhibition aims to display the 22-year revolutionary war led by the Chinese Communist Party. There are more than 1,300 documents, more than 2,600 cultural relics and more than 40 artworks. The exhibition is located on the second floor of the main building and occupies 3 halls in the east and west separately.
 This exhibition shows the history and brilliant achievements of the people’s army of China since the establishment of People's Republic of China. There are more than 1,200 documents, more than 1,800 cultural relics and more than 10 artworks. This exhibition is located on the third floor and occupies 3 halls in the east and west separately.
 This is a re-exhibition of “Commemorate the Victory of the Long March” in 2016. This exhibition is located in the west hall of the south wing building’s 4th floor.
 This exhibition shows the development and achievements of China’s military diplomacy. This is located in the east hall of the south wing building’s 4th floor.
 The weapons are classified according to the type of equipment, showing the development and expansion of the people’s army of China. There are nearly 300 large-size weapons and more than 1700 light weapons. This exhibition is displayed in 3 areas- the basement, the first floor and the east, west and south winding corridors of the second floor.
 It is reappearance of the most representative part of Chinese history of war to 1912. There are more than 600 documents, more than 1,300 cultural relics and more than 60 artworks. This exhibition is located in the 3 halls of the east of the first floor.
 This exhibition, using modern science and technology, shows the armament’s technology of navy, air force and army, the technology of guided missile and the peaceful use of nuclear weapon. This exhibition is located in 6 halls of the underground floor, the first floor and the second floor.
 This exhibition shows art works with a military theme. It is divided into oil paintings hall, sculpture hall and traditional Chinese painting hall, located in the east, middle and west halls of the new north building’s third floor.

Tips:
1. Leave your baggage in the allocated areas before entering if your baggage is bigger than a regular backpack.
2. Taking video is forbidden in the halls. Please don’t use flashlight and tripod while taking photo. Taking photo is forbidden if there is a notice.
 

Exhibition of Aircrafts

Ancient War Exhibits

 1. Take Subway Line 1 or Line 9 and get off at Junshi Bowuguan (Military Museum) Station. Get out from Exit A and you can see the museum.
2. Take bus 1, 21, 52, 65, 68, 78, 85, 94, 308 and get off at Junshi Bowuguan Station.
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Admission Fee	Free. Tourists need to make a reservation online in advance
Opening Hours	9:00 ~ 17:00, last admission at 16:00.

 Recommended Nearby Attractions:
 Yuyuantan Park
 Lianhuachi Park