Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution
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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:
The Revolutionary Wars Led by the Chinese Communist Party
The National Defense and Army Development of People's Republic of China
Long March
Military Diplomacy of China
Weapons
Military Affairs of Chinese Ancient Dynasties
Military Technology
Military Arts
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.
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How to get to Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution
2. Take bus 1, 21, 52, 65, 68, 78, 85, 94, 99, 308, or Fast Transit Line 31 or Special Line 18 and get off at Junshi Bowuguan Station.
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Admission Fee | Free, There are two ways to get the free ticket: 1. Get a ticket by showing your passport on visiting day at the ticket office. 2. Make a reservation on the official website with your passport, and get the ticket on the appointed visiting day at the ticket office with your passport. |
Opening Hours | 9:00 ~ 17:00, stop offering ticket at 16:00. |



- Last updated on Jun. 04, 2019 -
Questions & Answers on Military Museum of the Chinese People\s Revolution
Asked by Amanda from VANCOUVER CANADA | Jun. 16, 2016 17:36
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English descriptions of exhibition items/English audio guide to rent in Beijng Military Museum?
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Answered by Kevin from UNITED KINGDOM | Jun. 17, 2016 22:50
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As I know, there is no English audio guide. But most items on display have English names and descriptions. Don't worry.
Notably, the main building of the museum is closed nowadays because of the renovation. And it's said that it will reopen in August, 2017. Currently, you can only tour around the exhibits on the south square and inside the Boxing Mansion.
Notably, the main building of the museum is closed nowadays because of the renovation. And it's said that it will reopen in August, 2017. Currently, you can only tour around the exhibits on the south square and inside the Boxing Mansion.