Beijing Automobile Museum is located at No. 126, South Fourth Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing. It is a national first-class museum and a national 4A-level tourist attraction. With a total construction area of approximately 50,000 square meters, it integrates a museum, exhibition hall, and science and technology museum. The architectural design is inspired by a bright "eye", symbolizing the museum's concept of looking to the world and facing the future. The exhibition halls, themed on "Science-Technology-Society", establish three halls and one area, transcending national and brand boundaries to showcase the century-long development history of the world's automobiles from scratch, as well as the birth, development, and growth of China's automobile industry.
History and Culture
The Beijing Automobile Museum was completed and opened in 2011, with the preparation work starting from scratch and overcoming many difficulties. It obtained the land acquisition approval in March 2004, broke ground in April 2006, completed the main structure in December 2007, finished all exhibition arrangements by the end of 2010, and officially opened in 2011.
The completion of the museum filled a national gap. Taking "automobiles" as the carrier, it tells the stories behind the scientific and technological progress and rapid industrial development brought by the century-long development of the automobile industry, reveals the humanization and personalization of vehicles, disseminates scientific and humanistic ideas, and promotes scientific and humanistic spirits.
Main Attractions
Creation Hall
Located on the 5th floor, with a display area of 2,965 square meters, it has 4 exhibition areas (Symbolic Display, Birth and Development, Automobile Society, and Chinese Power) and 15 themes, displaying 30 vehicles. It focuses on showcasing the history of the automobile from its birth to the present, as well as the glorious course of the development of China's automobile industry.
Progress Hall
Located on the 4th floor, with an exhibition area of 3,710 square meters, it has 5 exhibition areas (Symbolic Display, Engineering Technology, Automobile Design, Racing Sports, and Manufacturing) and 14 themes, displaying 38 vehicles. It mainly showcases the internal structure, engineering technology, and design and production of automobiles.
Future Hall
Located on the 3rd floor, with an exhibition area of 3,029 square meters, it has 4 exhibition areas (Symbolic Display, Automobile Life, Resource Environment, and Innovative Future) and 15 themes, displaying 10 vehicles. It mainly showcases various cultural phenomena triggered by automobiles and reflections on the development direction of future automobiles.
Exhibition Area of Classic Collection Vehicles in China's Automobile Industry
Located on the 2nd floor, it displays classic models such as the Eastern European series (including ZIS, JIM, Volga, Warsaw Victory 20) and the Hongqi series and Shanghai series, kicking off the prelude to China's automobile industry.
Food
Automobile Theme Restaurant (Western Cuisine)
Located on the 2nd floor, decorated with road and automobile elements, it has an elegant environment, with an average per capita consumption of about 30-50 yuan.
Fast Food Restaurant (Simple Meals)
Also on the 2nd floor, providing simple meals, with an average per capita consumption of about 20 yuan.
Tickets
The ticket price is 30 yuan per person.
You can search for the official WeChat public account "北京汽车博物馆" in WeChat to get the latest updates or purchase tickets online.
Opening Hours
The opening hours are 9:00-17:00. It is closed on Mondays (except for legal holidays). The ticket sales time is 9:00-16:00, and entry is stopped at 16:30.
Tour Route
It is recommended to start the visit from the Creation Hall on the 5th floor to understand the birth and development history of automobiles and the course of China's automobile industry; then go to the Progress Hall on the 4th floor to explore the internal structure and engineering technology of automobiles; then go to the Future Hall on the 3rd floor to experience the impact of automobiles on future life; and finally go to the Exhibition Area of Classic Collection Vehicles in China's Automobile Industry on the 2nd floor to appreciate classic models.
Transportation
- Bus: Take bus routes 354, 400 Express Inner Ring, 400 Express Outer Ring, 400 Inner Ring, 400 Outer Ring, 400 Outer Ring Gongyi West Bridge, 912, Express Direct Line 110, Express Direct Line 22, Express Direct Line 95, and get off at "Yihai Garden South Gate" station. The Beijing Automobile Museum is on the south side.
- Subway: Take Subway Line 9 to "Keyi Road" station, exit C, walk 300 meters east across the overpass to arrive; or take Subway Line 9 to "Fengtai Science and Technology Park" station, exit B, and walk 680 meters east to arrive.
- Self-driving: For the inner ring direction of the Fourth Ring Road, drive westward along the South Fourth Ring Road, exit at No. 29 (Kefeng Bridge, World Park, Baiqiang Avenue), make a U-turn at the first traffic light (Kefeng Bridge), and go straight along the South Fourth Ring Road auxiliary road for 1,000 meters to arrive; for the outer ring direction of the Fourth Ring Road, drive southward along the West Fourth Ring Road, after passing No. 29 (Kefeng Bridge, World Park, Baiqiang Avenue), enter the Fourth Ring Road auxiliary road from the first exit, then turn right at the intersection and drive to the traffic light and turn left to arrive.
Must-Visit Attractions
- Creation Hall: With rich cultural relics and vehicle displays, it shows the century-old cultural process of automobiles, especially the "Chinese Power" exhibition area, which details the development history of China's national automobile industry.
- Progress Hall: It has multiple interactive experience projects, such as simulated wind tunnel experience and F1 race experience, allowing visitors to deeply understand the charm of automobile engineering technology and racing sports.
- Future Hall: By displaying new energy vehicles, flying cars, and intelligent transportation systems, etc., with light and shadow devices creating a sci-fi atmosphere, it triggers thinking about future travel.
Tour Tips
- It is recommended to pay attention to the WeChat public account of Beijing Automobile Museum in advance to understand the latest exhibitions and activity information for better itinerary arrangement.
- There are many interactive experience projects in the museum, so it is recommended to reserve enough time to participate, especially for visitors with children.
- You can bring some drinking water. There are also dining areas in the museum for rest and dining, but the prices may be relatively high.
Notes
- Real-name ticketing is adopted for visiting. Mainland Chinese visitors please use their ID cards, and non-Mainland Chinese visitors please use valid documents such as the Hong Kong and Macao Residents' Permit for Traveling to the Mainland to purchase tickets.
- Minors under 18 years old and the elderly over 60 years old need to enter the museum with valid documents and the successful registration information of free tickets.
- Minors under 14 years old (inclusive) must be verified and enter the museum together with adults. Each adult can lead no more than 3 minors under 14 years old (inclusive).
- Visitors can start real-name ticket purchase through the WeChat public account of Beijing Automobile Museum and other ticketing channels 7 days in advance, and can also scan the code on-site to purchase tickets on the same day.
- After successful reservation, the group must enter the museum at one time and cannot enter separately.