The China Ethnic Museum (Chinese: 中华民族博物馆; pinyin: Zhōnghuá Mínzú Bówùguǎn; also called Chinese Ethnic Culture Park, Chinese: 中华民族园; pinyin: Zhōnghuá Mínzú Yuán) is a museum in Beijing, China, located just to the west of the Olympic Green. It features displays of the daily life and architecture of China's 56 ethnic groups. It is managed by the National Ethnic Affairs Commission of the United Front Work Department. As stated on its website, the museum's goals are as follows: To demonstrate ethnic architecture To preserve ethnic relics To spread ethnic knowledge To study ethnic heritage To enhance ethnic culture To promote unity of all Chinese ethnic groups Construction began in October 1992. The North Section was opened to the public on June 18, 1994, and the South Section was opened in September 2001. The museum covers approximately 50 hectares and so far comprises 56 ethnic villages.
China Ethnic Museum is located in Yayuncun Subdistrict, People's Republic of China. Its specific geographic coordinates are latitude 39.9839 and longitude 116.3903.
museum in Beijing, China... It is a key destination for those interested in culture and history in People's Republic of China.
