Chinese Ethnic Art Treasures Museum

Chinese Ethnic Art Treasures Museum

The Chinese Ethnic Art Treasures Museum serves as a patriotic education base.

The Chinese Ethnic Art Treasures Museum is China’s only hall dedicated to the nation’s ethnic art treasures. It is not only an important cultural facility, but also a key venue that integrates the collection, preservation, research, and exhibition of ethnic artworks. The museum systematically houses treasures reflecting ancient, modern, and contemporary Chinese ethnic art, covering Beijing’s traditional culture and imperial culture — the “Eight Masterpieces of Yanjing.” These works embody both collectible and artistic value. Through permanent exhibitions and various thematic displays, the museum comprehensively showcases and promotes the great historical journey and splendid culture of the Chinese nation. The Chinese Ethnic Art Treasures Museum can be regarded as the finest stage for the expression of Chinese ethnic art and culture.

In addition to displaying ethnic art treasures, the Chinese Ethnic Art Treasures Museum also selects certain outstanding artworks for market circulation. The masterpieces circulated within the museum fully demonstrate their originality, authenticity, as well as their collectible and artistic value. Since its opening, the museum has received over one million visitors from home and abroad, including officials at all levels, and has been covered by central and local news media more than ten thousand times, with website clicks reaching 800,000. In 2009, it was designated as a Beijing Municipal Patriotic Education Base.

Eight Masterpieces of Yanjing

The Eight Masterpieces of Yanjing refer to eight major craft categories: cloisonné, jade carving, ivory carving, lacquer carving, gold-lacquer inlay, filigree inlay, palace carpets, and Beijing embroidery. These crafts fully draw on the essence of folk arts from various regions, each reaching new heights in traditional Chinese craftsmanship during the Qing Dynasty, and gradually forming a distinct “Beijing-style” imperial art.

Address: No. 24, Middle Section of Jinyu Pool, Dongcheng District

Opening Hours: 9:00–18:00 (Subject to changes during public holidays or when visitor numbers are high; please check the official website notices for updates)

Admission: Free

Tel: 67027721

Public Transport: Take bus routes 6, 34, 35, 36, 106, 110, 707, 743, or 822, and get off at Tiantan North Gate.

Website: http://www.zhenpinguan.org