Beijing Museum of Natural History, Beijing

Name: Beijing Museum of Natural History
Address: Beijing, China

#57 among attractions in Beijing

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The Beijing Museum of Natural History is located at 126 Tian Qiao Nan Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100050, and is the most popular natural history museum in China. It was founded in 1951 as the National Central Museum of Natural History, and its name was changed to the Beijing Museum of Natural History in 1962. The BMNH is the first large scale natural history museum created in China. ()

Local name: 北京自然博物馆 Established: 1951 (73 years ago)Coordinates: 39°52'54"N, 116°23'38"E

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崇文区曲 (chong wen qu qu)Beijing China

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Beijing Museum of Natural History – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Temple of Heaven, Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall, Huguang Guild Hall, Taoranting Park.

0.7 miE
Famed and historic temple complex
Temple of Heaven, Beijing
18 min walk • The Temple of Heaven is a majestic architectural complex of religious buildings located in the southeastern part of central Beijing, China. Established in the early 15th century, it covers an area of about 2.73 square kilometers and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
1.2 miN
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall, Beijing
30 min walk • The Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall is an urban planning museum located at 20 Qianmen E St in the old main railway station building from 1903, beside Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China.
0.9 miNW
Museum, Concerts and shows, Ruins
Huguang Guild Hall, Beijing
24 min walk • The Huguang Guild Hall in Beijing is one of Beijing's most renowned Beijing opera theaters.
1.1 miSW
Park
Taoranting Park, Beijing
29 min walk • Taoranting Park is a major city park located in Xicheng District to the north of Beijing South railway station, in the southern part of the city.
1.1 miE
39°53'6"N • 116°24'50"E
Hongqiao Wet Food Wholesale Market, Beijing
28 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Flea market
1.3 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Zhengyici Peking Opera Theatre, Beijing
34 min walk • The Zhengyici Peking Opera Theatre, located on a hutong in the Xuanwu District of Beijing, is one of the best-known Beijing opera theatres. It is also one of the oldest wooden theatres in China. Zhengyici means a temple for Zhengyi Xuantan Laozu.
0.6 miE
Temple
Circular Mound Altar, Beijing
17 min walk • The Circular Mound Altar is an outdoor empty circular platform on three levels of marble stones, located in Beijing, China. It is part of the Temple of Heaven.
1.2 miN
Historic gatehouse with a museum
Zhengyangmen, Beijing
32 min walk • Qianmen is the colloquial name for Zhengyangmen literally meaning "Gate of the Zenith Sun", is a gate in Beijing's historic city wall. The gate is situated to the south of Tiananmen Square and once guarded the southern entry into the Inner City.
1.6 miNE
39°53'44"N • 116°25'1"E
Fire God Temple, Beijing
40 min walk • Temple
~840 ftW
39°52'53"N • 116°23'28"E
Tianqiao Acrobatic Theater, Beijing
5 min walk • Monuments and statues
1.2 miNW
Neighbourhood
Liulichang, Khanbaliq
31 min walk • Liulichang is a district in downtown Beijing that is known for a series of traditional Chinese stone dwellings selling various craftwork, artistry, and antiques. It is one of Beijing's traditional old quarters.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Beijing Museum of Natural History?

Nearby attractions include Tianqiao Acrobatic Theater, Beijing (5 min walk), Circular Mound Altar, Beijing (17 min walk), Temple of Heaven, Beijing (18 min walk).

How to get to Beijing Museum of Natural History by public transport?

The nearest stations to Beijing Museum of Natural History:

Bus

天坛西门 • Lines: 2 (6 min walk)
天桥 • Lines: 2 (5 min walk)

Metro

Tian Qiao (3 min walk)
Tianqiao (3 min walk)

Tram

珠市口 • Lines: 前门大街有轨电车：前门 => 珠市口, 前门大街有轨电车：珠市口 => 前门 (16 min walk)
鲜鱼口 (23 min walk)