The National Museum of China is closed until 2010. Construction is being on shedule for renovations that will make it one of the largest museums in the world, measuring more than 70,000sqm. Until its grand reopening, the collection is being lent our around the city so look out for special exhibitions taking place at other museums.

Travel tips:

Address: 16 East Chang'an Street, the East City District;
Entry ticket: 30 yuan
Opening hours: 8:30-16:30
Transportation: Bus No. 2, 5, 7, 9, 17, 20, 22, 44, 48, 53, 54, 59, 66, 110, 120, 337, 703, 726, 729, 742, 744, 803, 808, 819, 821, 826, 848, 859, and 922 to the Qianmen bus stop;
Tel: 010-65128901, 65129335
Website: www.nationalmuseum.cn

(China.org.cn May 16, 2008)