National Art Museum of China, Beijing

If you are an art lover, you must not miss a visit to the National Art Museum of China on your trip to Beijing. This museum has an extensive display of contemporary and modern art collections.

Title board of the museum was inscribed in Chinese language by Chairman Mao Zedong in 1963. Chinese ethnic architecture is portrayed by the style featured in the main building that is surrounded by pavilions and corridors. The roof is covered with yellow glazed tiles.

National Art Museum of China spans an area of 18,000 square meters. The five-storied building has a total of 17 exhibition halls. Visitors from around the world flock this museum to view the vast collection. Some of the prominent collections here include masterpieces from the early Republic of China, the Qing Dynasty and the Ming Dynasty.

You will also find contemporary and modern masterpieces that include award-winning works from other art exhibitions, works or renowned Chinese artists and folk art. Works of famous painters such as Wu Changshuo, Ren Bonian, Xu Beihong, Qi Baishi, Huang Binhong, Wu Zuoren, Li Keran, Situ Qiao, Jiang Zhaohe and Wu Guanzhong are displayed here apart from a variety of artistic works by foreign artists. Do not miss the four Picasso’s oil paintings. Enjoy a visit to this museum that stands in all its glory offering aesthetic education to the public.

Why You Should Visit:
More of an exhibition space than an art museum, and as such very clean and modern, with not too many crowds.
Its collections are divided into specific categories of: traditional Chinese painting, oil painting, print, sculpture, Chinese New Year picture, traditional picture story, caricature, watercolor painting, lacquer, porcelain, and costumes.

Tip:
Check the website before you go, to make sure they're not in the middle of changing exhibits.
The garden area and cafe are worth checking out regardless – just leave by the front entrance, walk until you're nearly at the security point, turn left and you'll be there.