Visit Here: Dongsi Hutong Museum

From far-flung places in our Take the Subway series, we move closer to the city center for a look at a few spots that we think, while they may not be on any Beijing top sights lists, are definitely worth going out of your way to visit.

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Now it’s back to the hutongs, with the…


Dongsi Hutong Museum 东四胡同博物馆 dōngsì hútòng bówùguǎn




Less of a proper museum and more of an art project, the Dongsi Hutong Museum is a converted hutong courtyard house on Dongsisitiao that is home to a number of art installations, rotating exhibitions and other activities.





Why Visit?




If not for the Instagrammable shots, it’s a nice little space to stumble upon in the Dongsi area – perhaps before jaunting off for a tipple nearby or to witness American artist James Turrell's only installation in China. It’s quiet, not crowded from our experience, and a rather contemplative experience.


The Details




The Dongsi Hutong Museum has free entry and is open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays through Sundays, 9am-noon and 2pm-5pm. The museum is closed on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and holidays.


Dongsi Hutong Museum 东四胡同博物馆
77 Dongsisitiao, Dongcheng District
东城区东四四条77号
Hours: Mon, Wed & Fri-Sun, 9am-noon & 2pm-5pm
Contact: 010 6402 7581


READ: Visit Here: The National Art Museum


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