Discover Beijing's top museums easily accessible by subway. The Capital Museum showcases Beijing's history and culture, while the Military Museum of The Chinese People's Revolution highlights the country's military achievements. Explore the wonders of the universe at the Beijing Planetarium and delve into the world of geology at the Geological Museum of China. Lastly, the National Natural History Museum of China offers a comprehensive collection of natural objects. Plan your museum visits now!

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The Geological Museum of China

Established in 1916, The Geological Museum of China is renowned in Asia for its systematic collections, fruitful achievements, and exquisite exhibitions. It enjoys a prestigious reputation worldwide.

The Geological Museum of China houses a collection of over 550,000 geological specimens, covering various fields of earth sciences. This includes the well-known series of dinosaur fossils such as the giant shantungosaurus, famous hominid fossils like the Yuanmou Man and Upper Cave Man, as well as numerous valuable prehistoric biological fossils such as fish, birds, insects, combining both scientific and aesthetic value.

Additionally, the museum also houses the world's largest "Crystal King," giant fluorite calcite crystal cluster specimens, exquisite azurite, cinnabar, realgar, orpiment, scheelite, stibnite, and other Chinese characteristic mineral specimens. It also boasts a diverse collection of national treasures, including various gemstones and jadeite.

The Geological Museum of China hosts unique and distinctive permanent exhibitions throughout the year. The permanent exhibition halls include the Gallery of the Earth, Gallery of Minerals and Rocks, Gallery of Gemstones and Gallery of Prehistoric Life. 

Gallery of Gemstones has been the most famous. It showcases materials such as gems, jade, organic gems, precious metals, and their finished products. The exhibition also incorporates knowledge and points of interest related to gem identification, appreciation, processing, jewelry inlay, artificial enhancement of gems, manufacturing methods, and gem culture.

Address: No.15 Yangrou Hutong, Xisi, Beijing 100034, China

Subway: Line 4, Xisi Station, Exit D