Historian Alley Museum

The Historian Alley Museum displays miniature reconstructions of 130 traditional courtyards that represent Beijing's residential architecture through detailed models and exhibits.

The museum preserves the memory of ancient Beijing through collections of photographs, documents, and objects from residents who lived in these narrow streets since imperial times.

Exhibits demonstrate the daily routines of local inhabitants through reconstructed living scenes from the 1970s to 1990s, including traditional crafts and household items.

Located at 24 Shijia Hutong, the museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with free admission for all visitors.

The museum features recordings of over 70 distinct sounds that were common in traditional Beijing alleys, from street vendors to traditional games.

GPS coordinates: 39.91669,116.41615

Latest update: April 1, 2025 10:41