2 Amazing Hutong Museum in Beijing, don’t miss it!…FREE

“Hutongs teach us the essence of Chinese civilization, cities, and life. Out of passion for traditional culture and responsibility bestowed upon us through generations, we increasingly feel the necessity for a place to present and display this essence.” ……Shijia Hutong Museum preface.

If you want to learn more about Hutong, not just a glance, the Hutong museum is a must for your visit! It is all free.

1. Shijia Hutong museum

Open time: 9:30 to 12:00, 14:00 to 16:30 (Tuesday to Sunday)

Address: NO.24 Shijia Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing

How to get there: Take subway line 5 to Dengshikou station.

From the subway station, it is about 5 minute walk to get to the museum. It is not open on Monday and has 2 hours break from 12:00 to 14:00.

There are some other nice buildings on the way to the museum.

It is good to spend 1 hour in the hutong.

A little store for Hutong souvenir shop outside the museum:

2. Dongsi Hutong Museum

Compared with the Shijia Hutong Museum, the Dongsi Hutong Museum is more focused on the architecture of the hutongs. It is just opened in 2018, if you want to learn how the hutong was built and the details of the building, this is a great place to visit.

Open time: 9:30 to 12:00, 14:00 to 17:00 (Tuesday to Saturday)

Address: NO.77 Dongsisitiao, Dongcheng District, Beijing

How to get there: Take subway line 5 to Dongsi station.

Private Beijing Hutong Walking Tour–include crickets man