As summer lingers on, the museum's permanent and thematic exhibitions remain open to the public, and a host of wonderful temporary exhibitions are ready for your visit. 
 
Check out our latest August exhibition updates! We invite you to the National Museum of China to explore the splendid chapters of civilization across time.
 
 
Wonderful Chinese Characters: Recent Advancements of the Paleography and Chinese Civilization Inheritance and Development Program (2021-2025)
On View: July 16, 2026 onward, for three months
Venue: Gallery N2
 
The People and the Monument: Classic Fine Art Works in the National Museum of China Collection
On View: July 14, 2026 onward
Venue: Central Hall 1
 
The Brazil of Portinari
On View: June 10-October 11, 2026
Venue: Gallery S4
 
On the Move: Reframing Nomadic Pastoralism in Qatar
On View: June 9, 2026 onward, for three months
Venue: Gallery S3
 
Seeing and Perceiving: Images of China through Foreign Eyes from the National Museum of China's Collection
On View: May 30, 2026 onward
Venue: Gallery N8
 
Imagination Without Borders: The Chinese Writer Pu Songling and His Strange Tales from Liaozhai
On View: May 28, 2026 onward
Venue: Gallery N1
 
A Glimpse into 6th-7th Century China: Discoveries at Li Jingxun's Tomb
On View: April 3–October 8, 2026
Venue: Galleries S6 and S7
 
Pompeii: A Never-Ending Discovery
On View: February 4–October 11, 2026
Venue: Galleries S1 and S2
 
Twin Stars Illuminating the World: The Ancient Shu Civilization of the Sanxingdui and Jinsha Sites
On View: January 18-August 18, 2026
Venue: Galleries S8 and S9
 
Role Models of China: Wax Figures from the National Museum of China Collection
On View: January 9, 2024 onward
Venue: Gallery N9
 
Ancient Chinese Jade
On View: On permanent display
Venue: Gallery N19
 
Ancient Chinese Buddhist Sculpture
On View: On permanent display
Venue: Gallery S13
 
Ancient Chinese Porcelain 
On View: On permanent display
Venue: Gallery N17
 
Ancient Chinese Food Culture
On View: On permanent display
Venue: Gallery N11
 
The Power of Science and Technology
On View: On permanent display
Venue: Central Hall 2
 
Ancient Chinese Money
On View: On permanent display
Venue: Gallery S11
 
Ancient Chinese Culture: Costume and Adornment
On View: On permanent display
Venue: Gallery N18
 
Mirrors of Eternity: A Cultural Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Bronze Mirrors
On View: On permanent display
Venue: Gallery S14
 
Ancient China
On View: On permanent display
Venue: Galleries N20-N25, S15-S18, S20