Chinese People's Revolutionary Military Museum

Chinese People's Revolutionary Military Museum

The Chinese People's Revolutionary Military Museum is a classic red tourism destination and a patriotic education base.

Destination Introduction

The Chinese People's Revolutionary Military Museum is located at No. 9 Fuxing Road, Beijing. It is China's only large-scale comprehensive military museum, consisting of the Ancient Warfare Hall, Modern Warfare Hall, Northern Expedition War Hall, Agrarian Revolutionary War Hall, War of Resistance Against Japan Hall, National Liberation War Hall, and the Arms Hall. It houses over 6,000 precious documents, artifacts, photographs, charts, and models. The museum showcases the development stages and distinct characteristics of warfare from ancient times through the modern era. It serves as a comprehensive exhibition of weaponry and military knowledge, featuring everything from swords and spears to modern precision firearms, from wooden oxen and gliding horses to various tanks and armored vehicles, from wooden boats to different types of warships, from pigeon post to rockets and satellite broadcasting, and from firecrackers to strategic weapons. It also displays the history of the Chinese people’s brave struggles over thousands of years against aggression and oppression in their fight for survival, democracy, and national independence. It celebrates China’s legendary heroes and outstanding military strategists throughout the ages, highlights the glorious journey of the People's Liberation Army from its inception to growth and strength, and praises their earth-shaking and heroic achievements.

Time Needed

2–3 hours

Transportation

Take bus routes 1, 21, 65, 68, 78, 99, 205, 308, 320, 337, or 728 and get off at the Military Museum Station, or take Metro Line 1 or Line 9 and exit at the Military Museum Station.

Admission

Collect free tickets at the ticket window.

Opening Hours

The Military Museum is open every Tuesday to Sunday throughout the year, including holidays.

April–October: 8:30–17:30

November–March of the following year: 8:30–17:00

Location

No. 9 Fuxing Road, Haidian District, Beijing

Further Reading:

·National First-Class Museum of China