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.

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

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Images: theBeijingers