In Beijing, a city bearing a thousand years of profound civilization, the 28.2-hectare Beijing Museum of Chinese Nationalities stands like a glittering pearl, embodying the quintessence of culture from all 56 ethnic groups.

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Within the park stand 56 ethnically themed exhibition halls arranged in a well-proportioned layout. Over 100,000 cultural relics preserved here record the long history of communication, exchange and integration among all ethnic groups, while more than a hundred scenic spots vividly recreate the traditional lifestyles of every nationality — From primitive and imposing architectural complexes to elegant, graceful gardens, from exquisitely crafted intangible cultural heritage works to gorgeous ethnic costumes, every detail bears witness to the profound cultural foundation behind the diversity and unity of the Chinese nation.

一院纳各族风采，携手伴朝夕同心

这里，五十六座民族博物馆错落有致，十万余件馆藏珍品默默镌刻着各民族交往、交融、交流的悠长过往，百余处景观鲜活复刻着各民族的生活图景 —— 从古朴厚重的建筑群落，到旖旎娴雅的园林景致；从巧夺天工的非遗手作，到绚丽斑斓的服装服饰，每一处细节都在诉说着中华民族多元一体的深厚底蕴。

The Beijing Museum of Chinese Nationalities lies southwest of the Asian Games Village in Chaoyang District, Beijing, inside the National Olympic Park, with its address at No. 1 Minzu Garden Road.

Construction of the museum started in 1992. Its North Compound was completed and opened to the public on June 18, 1994, followed by the South Compound on September 29, 2001.

Covering a total area of 28.2 hectares, it is Beijing’s first large ethnic cultural base. As a comprehensive anthropological museum dedicated to the restoration, collection, exhibition and research of the cultures, cultural relics and social lives of China’s 56 ethnic groups, it is also among China’s first batch of AAAA-level tourist attractions.

History of the Establishment

Natural Landscapes

The park is home to China’s largest cast iron sculpture. It also features man-made scenic spots including simulated tropical banyan woods, underwater karst caves, Panlong Waterfall, replicas of Cangyuan rock paintings and sacred trees of Ali Mountain. These scenes perfectly integrate the daily lives of all ethnic peoples with their natural surroundings.

Ethnic Villages

The museum compound houses 36 ethnic villages in total. The North Compound contains 16 villages featuring Tibetan, Miao, Yi and other ethnic styles, while the South Compound has more than 20 villages including Uyghur and Mosuo styles.

All buildings are constructed on a full 1:1 scale. Representative architectures such as the Bai’s Three Houses with One Screen Wall, Dong drum towers and wind-rain bridges, as well as Dai stilt bamboo dwellings faithfully display the unique cultural heritage of all ethnic groups.

  民族村寨：院内建有民族村寨36个，北院有藏族、苗族、彝族等16个民族村寨，南院有维吾尔族、摩梭族等20余个民族村寨。全部建筑均采用1:1的比例，如白族的“三房一照壁”、侗族的鼓楼和风雨桥、傣族的干栏式竹楼等，真实再现各民族文化遗存。

The museum showcases distinctive costumes and ornaments of all 56 ethnic groups, covering garments worn in daily life, festivals, rituals and other occasions of each ethnicity.

These exhibits highlight unique features of ethnic costumes in materials (cotton, linen, silk, fur, etc.) and crafts (embroidery, batik, brocade weaving, etc.). Meanwhile, they reflect each ethnic group’s historical traditions, living environments and aesthetic values, serving as an important window to appreciate the diversity and cultural connotations of ethnic costumes.

拥有传统民族建筑430余间，综合主展厅一座馆藏文物十万件。

设有绣房、书房、祖宗堂、车船驿站等展馆，

展示各民族生产生活用具、服饰、工艺品等。

The Beijing Museum of Chinese Nationalities features an exceptionally unique atmosphere free from artificial embellishment.

Traditional architecture of all ethnic groups is authentically reconstructed and gathered in one compound. Tibetan courtyards full of snowland charm and Dai stilted bamboo houses with subtropical vibes are laid out along the natural terrain, blending perfectly with the surrounding plants, streams and ponds. As you wander around the compound, you may catch sight of distinctive ethnic artifacts hanging under the eaves, and come across performers in traditional ethnic costumes playing the sheng and dancing. The antique exhibits on display also convey the genuine warmth of daily life of all ethnic groups.

Bringing together diverse ethnic customs scattered all over the country in a natural and lively layout, the museum allows visitors to gradually immerse themselves in rich ethnic culture during their stroll.

民族博物院的环境氛围格外独特，这里没有刻意的雕琢感，而是把各民族的传统建筑原原本本地搬到了一处——无论是带着雪域气息的藏族院落，还是透着亚热带风情的傣族竹楼，都依着自然地势错落分布，和周边的草木、水系融得恰到好处。走在园里，既能看见屋檐下挂着的民族特色物件，又能偶遇身着民族服饰的表演者吹着笙、跳着舞，偶尔还能从陈列的老物件里摸到各民族生活的温度，整个园子就像把散落在各地的民族风情轻轻拢到了一起，自然又鲜活，让人走着走着就沉浸进浓浓的民族文化里。

  北京中华民族共同体意识研学项目立足于弘扬中华民族优秀传统文化，引导青少年树立正确的民族观，增强民族认同感和自豪感，践行铸牢中华民族共同体意，为实现中华民族伟大复兴的中国梦贡献力量。

Since the launch of its study tour programs in 2023, the museum has held more than 200 educational activities, averaging 17 events per month with 300 students participating in each session on average. Covering over 20 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government across China, the programs have engaged more than 100,000 student participants in total.

The Beijing Study Tour Program on Fostering a Strong Sense of Community for the Chinese Nation aims to promote the fine traditional culture of the Chinese nation. It guides young people to develop a correct view of ethnic groups, strengthen their sense of ethnic identity and national pride, and consolidate the sense of community for the Chinese nation, thus contributing to the realization of the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation.