China Cloisonne Art Museum

China Cloisonne Art Museum

The China Cloisonne Art Museum serves as a patriotic education base.

Cloisonne, also known as "copper-body filigree enamel," has a history of over 600 years and is one of the most representative traditional handicrafts of Beijing. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, it was a prized item in the imperial court, belonging to court culture, and is hailed as the "capital" essence of national treasures.

The China Cloisonne Art Museum is situated within the Beijing Enamel Factory at No. 10, Anlelin Road, Yongwai, Dongcheng District, Beijing. It houses a collection of over 2,000 exhibits, with comprehensive supporting facilities, including a 4,000-square-meter parking lot. Professional guides offer bilingual tours in both Chinese and English.

The museum features a craft demonstration area where visitors can freely observe the cloisonne-making process and interact with master artisans. Under the guidance of senior craftsmen, visitors can even try their hand at traditional techniques such as wire cutting and enamel filling.

The east hall of the museum is the Cloisonne Historical and Cultural Exhibition Room, divided into sections on Rescue and Restoration, Inheritance and Development, Innovation and Exploration, and Corporate Honors. It showcases the history of cloisonne development, precious historical materials from the enamel factory, manuscripts, blueprints, publications, handwritten notes, classic representative works from various periods, original tools, and corporate honors. The west hall is the Cloisonne "Treasure Hall," primarily featuring high-quality replicas of enamelware made in the styles of the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. It also displays over 120 pieces of classic works produced since the factory’s establishment, including pieces by veteran artisans and master representatives.

Address: No. 10, Anlelin Road, Yongwai, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Opening Hours: 9:00–16:00 (closed on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day)

Admission: Free (group visits require advance reservation)

National Free Inquiry Hotline: 4006905055

Public Transport: Take bus routes 7, 525, or Special Line 11 and get off at Liuli Well Station; or take Metro Line 14 and get off at Jingtai Station.