Beijing Water Supply Museum

The Beijing Water Supply Museum is a water management museum in Dongzhimen that displays collections of engineering equipment, infrastructure components, and historical water management tools. The exhibits are housed in two European-style buildings that incorporate architectural elements inspired by traditional Chinese garden design.

The museum was established in 2000 at the location of Beijing's first water supply facility built in 1908, which was created to improve fire safety following an imperial order. The site preserves the story of modern water infrastructure development in the city.

The exhibition halls show how people once collected water for daily use through traditional vessels and carrying tools on display. You can see the methods and objects that shaped water practices in the city's past.

The museum is open throughout the week with set hours in the morning and afternoon. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and allow enough time to explore the exhibits in both buildings.

One preserved structure is a circular pavilion with a green roof that was historically used for water-related gatherings. The neighboring baroque-style building serves as the main exhibition space, reflecting the blend of Western and local influences in urban development.