Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution
中国人民革命军事博物馆
A large military museum on the western stretch of Chang'an Avenue, displaying real aircraft, tanks, missiles, and other weapons. Kids especially love it.
The Military Museum is on Fuxing Road. Its main building was completed in 1959 as one of the Ten Great Buildings. The museum includes galleries on ancient warfare, the revolutionary wars led by the Communist Party of China, and weapons displays. The Weapons Hall displays real fighter jets, tanks, missiles, and naval guns, making it especially suitable for families. Admission is free, but you must make a real-name reservation through official channels 1 to 7 days in advance. The museum is closed on Mondays, and you must bring your ID. It's a short walk from the exit of Military Museum Station on Metro Line 1. Allow about 3 hours, and it can be combined with Yuyuantan Park and the CCTV Tower on the same trip.
Opening hours
9:00 am–5:00 pm (last entry 4:00 pm; closed Mondays)
Nearby sights
- Yuyuantan Park
- Capital Museum
- Central Radio & TV Tower
- White Cloud Temple (Baiyun Guan)
- Beijing Planetarium
- Beijing Zoo
- Miaoying Temple (White Dagoba)
- Niujie Mosque