China National Film Museum, Film museum in Chaoyang District, China.

The China National Film Museum is a large facility in Chaoyang District with multiple floors displaying films, cameras, projectors, and other equipment from cinema history. The spaces show photographs, posters, costumes, and objects that illustrate how Chinese films were made and what audiences watched.

Built to mark the centenary of Chinese cinema, the museum began trial operation on 29 December 2005 and opened fully to the public on 10 February 2007. A wax figure hall was unveiled on 26 July 2008. It was built jointly by the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television and the Beijing municipal government.

The museum was built to mark the centenary of Chinese cinema, and its 20 permanent halls trace that history. A wax figure hall was unveiled on 26 July 2008. The building was designed jointly by the American firm RTKL International and the Beijing Institute of Architectural Design.

The building has multiple floors with clear signage, and it is helpful to allow at least 1 to 2 hours for a visit. It is wise to check which areas are open beforehand and wear comfortable shoes, as there is much to see and walk through.

The museum holds one IMAX theatre, one digital projection theatre and three 35mm projection theatres, so the building doubles as working cinema space. It was designed by the American firm RTKL together with the Beijing Institute of Architectural Design, and its wax figure hall was unveiled on 26 July 2008.