The museum houses crafts from all over the country, including jade carving, stone carving, bamboo and wood carving, ivory and bone carving, weaving, dyeing and embroidery, ceramics, lacquerware, metal crafts, etc., showcasing artistic works from different regions, making people deeply appreciate the exquisite craftsmanship, superb techniques, and high aesthetics.
Recent Activities
01 Summer Study Tour | Recruitment for the 2025 "Little Interpreter" Training Course
Summer 2025
What is the secret to turning teenagers into "Little Interpreters"? The answer is: hands-on experience. Gold lacquer inlay, cloisonné, black copper inlay with silver, carved bamboo with reed pipes... These beautiful terms are no longer just symbols in books. Only by trying them out and experiencing them firsthand can one truly understand their subtleties, and only then can one speak with confidence and warmth when telling their stories.
Activity Highlights:
From "doing" to "understanding", and then to confidently "explaining", doing it yourself is the real starting point.
Ancient Jade Making: Learn the ancient craft recorded in "Tiangong Kaiwu" by hand, and appreciate the focus and difficulty of the craftsmen. When teenagers explain jade artifacts, this experience is the most vivid footnote.
Mural Copying: Understand mineral pigments and feel the colors of Dunhuang spanning thousands of years. Only by experiencing the preciousness of pigments firsthand can one vividly convey the charm of colors when telling mural stories.
Shell Inlay: Hands-on practice allows the imagery of "shell inlay forming emerald light" from ancient poems to come alive at your fingertips. Only by personally doing inlay work can one truly understand the intricacies of the craft, making the explanations truly substantial.
Purple Sand Pottery: Experience the wonderful journey of purple sand clay from kneading to shaping. When teenagers have personally shaped a teapot, they can naturally express their understanding of the clay when explaining purple sand culture.
Understanding the essence is what makes explanations compelling.
Under the guidance of professional teachers, transform the insights gained from hands-on experiences, observed details, and cultural understanding into clear, vivid, and personally insightful explanations.
Listen to the inheritors of intangible cultural heritage narrate their skills and perseverance, and understand the human warmth and wisdom behind the saying "slow work produces fine products".
Training Arrangement
Training Schedule:
July 8th, 2025 - July 11th, 2025 (First Session)
July 15th, 2025 - July 18th, 2025 (Second Session)
July 22nd, 2025 - July 25th, 2025 (Third Session)
July 29th, 2025 - August 1st, 2025 (Fourth Session)
August 5th, 2025 - August 8th, 2025 (Fifth Session)
August 12th, 2025 - August 15th, 2025 (Sixth Session)
August 19th, 2025 - August 22nd, 2025 (Seventh Session)
August 26th, 2025 - August 29th, 2025 (Eighth Session)
Training Venue: China National Arts and Crafts Museum, China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum
Target Participants: Youth aged 7-14
Activity Fee: 3600 RMB/person/session. Includes insurance, teaching fees, teaching materials and tools fees, clothing fees, lunch fees (4 days).
Number of Participants: 20-30 people/session (minimum of 20 people to start a class)
Registration Period: From now until full capacity is reached.
Registration Method:
Scan the mini program below to sign up for the event
Encounter Intangible Cultural Heritage - Kunqu Opera Lecture
This summer, the Chinese Traditional Culture Museum presents an interactive lecture on Kunqu Opera's "The Peony Pavilion." We invite you to experience the graceful charm of the Suzhou dialect, and appreciate the allure of the "ancestor of all operas" through singing, recitation, and acting.
Reservation Method
Scan the QR code to book the event
Ticket Redemption Period
14:00—14:30
Visit the information desk on the north side of the central hall on the day of the event
Exchange the e-ticket for a paper ticket
Ticket Inspection Period
14:15—14:30
Location: Entrance to the Multipurpose Hall
Recent Exhibition
01 Intangible Cultural Heritage is Youthful (非遗正青春)
The Exhibition of the Ten-Year Achievements of China's Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritors Training Program
Time: June 14, 2025 to August 31, 2025
Venue: 3-6 Exhibition Hall, 4th Floor
Appreciation of Exhibits
Work: "Chinese Handmade Paper Library (中国手工纸文库)" 1 set of 13 books
Recommended University: University of Science and Technology of China
Work: "Lacquer Rhino Skin Tea Set (“漆”犀皮茶具套装)"
Recommended University: Changjiang Polytechnic of Art and Engineering
Work: "Sky Dominator (天空霸主)"
Author: Huang Yanyong
Recommended University: Zhengzhou University of Light Industry
Work: "Hai Qing Xiu Mei (海青绣美)"
Author: School of Digital Technology and Creative Design, Jiangnan University, School of Fine Arts, Qinghai Normal University
Recommended Schools: Jiangnan University, Qinghai Normal University
Work: "Secret Realm (秘境)"
Author: Zhang Qiujun
Recommended School: Jingdezhen Ceramic University
Work: "Double Dragon Nine Phoenix Ruyi Morning Crown (双龙九凤如意朝冠)"
Author: Ma Yajing
Recommended School: Beijing Arts and Crafts Technician College
Work: "Golden Palace (金殿)"
Recommended School: Shaanxi Normal University
Work Name: "Concubine Drunk in Wine (贵妃醉酒)" Palace Costume, Phoenix Crown
Recommended School: National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts
Image Source: National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts Chinese Opera Digital Resources (Image) Database
02 The Way of Life (生生之道) The Exhibition of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Intangible Cultural Heritage Spotlight
This exhibition is jointly organized by the Chinese Traditional Culture Museum, China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum, and National Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is divided into three sections: "Continuation of Tradition, Dedication of Great Medicine," "Wisdom of Life, Path to Mastery," and "Seasonal Nourishment, Harmony of Form and Spirit." Starting from the perspective of intangible cultural heritage, using unique display methods of intangible cultural heritage, it interprets the roots and soul, principles and methods, techniques and skills of traditional Chinese medicine, presenting a vivid scroll integrating traditional Chinese medicine into life, showcasing its diverse values as the key to unlocking the treasure trove of Chinese civilization.
Exhibition Dates: June 18, 2025 - August 2025
Location: 1st and 2nd exhibition halls on the south side of the ground floor, covering an area of approximately 2600 square meters.
03 Splendid Diversity: Practices in Chinese ICH Protection
This exhibition showcases over 100 representative national intangible cultural heritage projects, more than 600 exhibits covering ten major categories of intangible cultural heritage listed in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Register. Through text, images, physical scenes, multimedia interactions, and multi-dimensional display forms, it presents the era of innovation and continuity in preserving and revitalizing intangible cultural heritage. The exhibition emphasizes the vitality and richness of intangible cultural heritage, deeply exploring the cultural connotations and contemporary values it embodies, promoting its integration into modern life.
Exhibition Dates: June 18, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Exhibition Venue: 13th and 14th exhibition halls on the north side of the sixth floor
04 Prosperity Nourished by Chinese Culture -- Basic Exhibition of Chinese Arts and Crafts
This exhibition, themed "Heavenly Creations", "Masterpieces of a Great Nation", and "A Better Life", showcases the history of Chinese Arts and Crafts, the achievements of Arts and Crafts in New China, and the fascinating chapters of integrating into the new era of a better life.
05 Harmony of Heaven, Earth, and Humanity (天地人文): Solo Exhibition of Liu Hengfu's Public Art
The China National Arts and Crafts Museum and China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum present the solo exhibition "Harmony of Heaven, Earth, and Humanity - Liu Hengfu's Public Art Exhibition." "Harmony of Heaven, Earth, and Humanity" symbolizes the favorable timing, geographical advantages, harmony among people, and cultural prosperity of Chinese outstanding traditional culture.
This exhibition features Mr. Liu Hengfu's four original large-scale art pieces: "Chinese Blessing Tree (中华福树)," "Chinese Fish (中华有鱼)," "Silk Road Melody (丝路祥音)," and "Chinese Embroidery (中华锦绣)," depicting the grandeur of Chinese culture in the sections of "Heaven, Earth, People, and Culture," symbolizing cultural prosperity and national strength.
Nearby Attractions
Starting from the Chinese Traditional Culture Museum China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum, experience intangible cultural heritage craftsmanship and appreciate exquisite traditional crafts.
After leaving the art museum, a short walk will take you to the Xin'ao Shopping Center, where you can taste Beijing-style cuisine, browse cultural and creative shops, and make friends with Menglan.
After exploring the New Olympic area, you can take a leisurely stroll to the Tayuan City Forest Park, where you can experience the natural coolness along the forest trails and introduce your children to various trees, flowers, and plants.
In the evening, choose a family restaurant to end your journey perfectly.
Opening Hours
9:00-17:00 (Last entry at 16:00), closed on Mondays (except holidays)
Transportation Options
Bus:
Take bus 311/319/379/450/466/484/695 and get off at Wali Nankou Station.
Subway:
Take Subway Line 8 and exit at Aolinpike Gongyuan Station (Exit B)
Or take Subway Line 15 and exit at Aolinpike Gongyuan Station (Exit G)
Reservation Entrance
Follow the WeChat official account of the Chinese Traditional Culture Museum China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum→ Visit in the menu → I want to visit the exhibition
Address
Chinese Traditional Culture Museum (China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum), No.16 Hujing Donglu (E. Rd), Chaoyang, Beijing
