Beijing New Culture Movement Memorial

　　The Beijing New Culture Movement Memorial is a patriotic education base in Beijing, located at No. 29, Wusi Street, Dongcheng District. It is a memorial museum established on the original site of the Red Building of Peking University. The preparatory office for the New Culture Movement Memorial was set up in July 2001, and the memorial officially opened in April 2002.

　　In September 1916, Peking University began constructing a four-story dormitory building with over 300 rooms at Hanhuayuan (now Shatan). The Red Building was completed in 1918 and was repurposed as the university’s administrative offices, library, and classrooms for liberal arts, forming the College of Liberal Arts. The layout of the Red Building at the time was as follows: the first floor was almost entirely the library; the second floor housed university administrative departments and large lecture halls; the third and fourth floors were classrooms; and the basement was the publishing department. Because this four-story, "I"-shaped brick-and-wood building was primarily constructed with red bricks, it became known as the "Red Building."

　　In 1952, following the nationwide restructuring of university departments, Peking University relocated to the Yan Garden in the western suburbs. Subsequently, the Red Building became the office building of the National Cultural Relics Bureau. In March 1961, the Shatan Red Building was designated by the State Council as one of the first group of Major National Historical and Cultural Sites. In July 2001, preparations for the New Culture Movement Memorial began, and it officially opened to the public on April 28, 2002, marking a new chapter in the history of the Red Building.

　　The Beijing New Culture Movement Memorial, centered around the Red Building, offers a comprehensive introduction to the content and history of the New Culture Movement through exhibits on the movement, special displays such as "Cai Yuanpei and the Peking University Red Building" and "Key Figures of the New Culture Movement—Chen Duxiu," as well as restorations of historical sites like Li Dazhao’s former office as head of the Peking University Library, the reading room where Mao Zedong worked, and the large lecture hall where Peking University students attended classes. It also features screenings of documentaries such as "The May Fourth Movement" and "Former Residences of New Culture Movement Celebrities."

　　As a witness to history, the Red Building naturally bears the weight of being the home of the Beijing New Culture Movement Memorial.

　　During the Republican era, Peking University had three colleges, one of which was the renowned College of Liberal Arts housed in the Red Building. Originally built as student dormitories in the early years of the Republic, the Red Building was soon converted into classrooms for liberal arts. Eventually, it became closely associated with many notable figures connected to literature, such as Cai Yuanpei, Chen Duxiu, Mao Zedong, and Hu Shi.

　　As the birthplace of China’s New Culture Movement, the importance of the Red Building is beyond measure: democracy and science were born here, the relocation and publication of New Youth magazine took place here, slogans such as “Resist foreign aggression and punish domestic traitors” and “Abolish the Twenty-One Demands” spread from here across China, Marxism merged with the Chinese workers’ movement, and the “spark” of the Chinese revolution was lit here, eventually setting the entire nation ablaze…

　　Relying on the profound cultural heritage and prime location of the Red Building, the memorial permanently hosts special exhibits such as "Cai Yuanpei and the Peking University Red Building," "Key Figures of the New Culture Movement—Chen Duxiu," and "Exhibits on the New Culture Movement."

　　“Time flies,” and “things change while places remain”—the ever-present Red Building holds too much of what makes this ancient city unforgettable and evokes countless details that draw people back again and again.

　　Though the city changes rapidly, without understanding the Red Building, Beijing will always remain a blur. So no matter when you come, you can visit here. History awaits you here—listen to its voice and see its footprints.

　　Visiting Guide:

　　Address: No. 29, Wusi Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing.

　　Transportation: Take bus routes 101, 103, 109, 111, 810, 812, 814, 819, 846, etc., and get off at Shatan Road Station.

　　Opening Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Closed on Mondays).

　　Nearby Attractions: To the east is the National Art Museum of China, to the west are Jingshan Park and the Palace Museum, a short walk south leads to Wangfujing and Dong’an Market, and a few steps north take you to Di’anmen and the Drum Tower.

　　Ticket Prices: Adults 5 RMB; groups (10 or more people) 4 RMB; students 3 RMB; seniors, people with disabilities, active-duty military personnel, and group visits (elementary and middle school students) with advance reservations are admitted free of charge.

　　Inquiry Phone: 010－64024929