Capital Museum, Beijing: How to Visit and What to Do Nearby

Capital Museum sits on Fuxingmenwai Street in western Beijing, about 2 kilometers south of Fuxingmen subway station. The 2005 building houses over 200,000 artifacts across five floors, with strengths in Beijing-specific history—bronzes from the Western Zhou, porcelain from the Yuan Dynasty kiln sites near Jingdezhen, and a floor dedicated to the city's evolution from Zhongdu through the Qing imperial capital. A popular permanent exhibit reconstructs old Beijing hutong streetscapes with life-size shop fronts and period signage. Admission is free with advance booking. is just one of many options in Beijing. Major attractions worth considering include 798 Art District, Back Lakes (Hou Hai), and Beijing National Stadium.