There are a number of museums in Beijing, all of which can cater to different kinds of visitors. But Beijing is a city famous for its history and culture. Therefore, if you need to experience something like this, you may visit some museums which feature such things. The Imperial City Art Museum is one that can be arranged on your list.

The Imperial City Art Museum was initially built in the early Ming Dynasty. Adjacent to the imperial palace, it connects the outer and inner cities. Inside the imperial city, there are departments, palaces, temples, warehouses and gardens. The defense and service functions are perfect in the city. The Tiananmen gate tower,Beihai Park, Jingshan Hill, Imperial Ancestral Temple (now the Working People's Cultural Palace), Altar to the God of Land and Grain (now theZhongshan Park) and Pudu Temple are all situated inside the imperial city.

After Beijing applied for the World Cultural Heritages, Beijing’s imperial city art museum opened in June, 2003. Ahead are the copper sculptures and behind are the armors of the guards. Here hangs the exquisite official costume, and it displays the city brick recording the 300-year-old history of the Ming Dynasty. The imperial candles, shades, lanterns, and playbills, and jade inscriptions…treasures are tribute to the emperor and those pigeon whistles and other rare cultural items concerning pigeon culture, will you let them pass without giving a second glimpse?

Of course not. So, come here and enjoy the graceful things that Beijing offers you.

Opening Hours: 9: 00-16: 30

Phone: 8610-85115104

Admission: 20 RMB (adults), 10 RMB (students)

Address: Inside the Puchanghe Park, Dongcheng District, Beijing