China Chemical Industry Museum

China Chemical Industry Museum

The China Chemical Industry Museum was funded by China National Chemical Corporation and received partial financial support from the Beijing Municipal Government. It serves as an industry-themed museum that presents the development and key accomplishments of China’s chemical industry, celebrates the scientists and entrepreneurs who have made remarkable contributions, illustrates the promising future of chemical industry development in connection with human life, fulfills the dream of Chinese chemical professionals to have a dedicated chemical museum, and provides a science education base for youth.

The museum is located on the 3rd floor of the China National Chemical Corporation Building, covering an exhibition area of 2,540 square meters. It consists of eight exhibition halls: the Preface Hall, Ancient Chemical Industry Hall, Modern Chemical Industry Hall, Contemporary Chemical Industry Hall, China National Chemical Corporation Hall, Future Chemical Industry Outlook Hall, and Chemical Industry & National Livelihood Hall. In addition to a wealth of text, photos, charts, and models, the halls also house over 360 pieces of chemical relics from ancient to modern times. A selection of books and writings from the late renowned Chinese chemical expert and former Vice Minister of the Chemical Industry, Hou Debang, are also on display.

In addition to traditional exhibition methods such as display boards and models, the museum employs modern interactive techniques including touch screens, videos, multimedia interactions, and holographic imaging. Integrating sound, light, and electricity, the exhibits are vivid, colorful, and immersive, combining scientific knowledge, aesthetic artistry, and engaging experiences to offer visitors enjoyment and enlightenment.

During the museum’s establishment, it received strong support from former leaders and experts of the Ministry of Chemical Industry. However, given the long history and vast amount of historical materials and relics in China’s chemical industry, the initial version of the China Chemical Industry Museum is still in its early stages, and some shortcomings are inevitable. We sincerely hope to receive valuable feedback from our visitors, especially professionals, during future exhibitions. This young and growing museum will continue to thrive and flourish under the care of its audience, blooming with the most beautiful flowers and bearing abundant fruit.

Transportation

Take bus routes 26, 47, 641, 718, 740, 808, 982, 983, 963, 944 Branch, Yuntong 113, Yuntong 106, or Yuntong 109, and get off at Haidian Bridge East or Zhongguancun West

Admission

Free

Opening Hours

Every Monday to Friday, 9:00–16:00 (Groups visiting on Saturdays, Sundays, and other national holidays must make a reservation three days in advance)

Location

3rd Floor, China National Chemical Corporation Building, No. 62 Beisihuan West Road, Haidian District, Beijing (Haidian Bridge East)

Source: Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development