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SimpleChinaTripBooking guide for foreign visitors

National Museum of China reservation with a passport

Free timed entry — foreigners use the English portal and an email verification code. Live capture 6 Oct 2026.

Reservation steps

  1. Open pcticket.chnmuseum.cn/museum-en.
  2. Pick an Available date (not Full/Closed) on the 7-day calendar.
  3. Choose a time slot (09:00–11:00, 11:00–13:30, or 13:30–16:00) → Reserve.
  4. Sign in with email + code on uu.chnmuseum.cn.
  5. Add visitors with passport details and submit. Refunds: before 15:00 on visit day if not checked in.

Official English portal: pcticket.chnmuseum.cn. Verified 6 Oct 2026.

Pitfall: Waiting until peak afternoon slots show Full — release is 17:00 seven days out; set a calendar reminder.

Full National Museum booking guide →

FAQ

When do National Museum tickets release?

17:00 Beijing time, up to 7 days ahead.

How do foreigners log in?

After clicking Reserve you are sent to uu.chnmuseum.cn — email + emailed verification code.

Which entrance?

The entrance west of the North Gate, during your reserved time slot. Bring the passport used for the booking.