A window into Beijing's hutong culture - Shijia Hutong Museum.

Shijia Hutong Museum is located at No. 24 Shijia Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing, and opened on October 18, 2013. The museum showcases the rich cultural and historical heritage of Shijia Hutong from multiple perspectives, serving as a window for the display and dissemination of Beijing's hutong culture. The museum consists of two courtyards, covering an area of over 1,000 square meters, with eight exhibition halls and a multi-function hall. The exhibition content includes precious materials and cultural content related to ancient architecture, folk customs, famous people, family heritage, and historical changes. Shijia Hutong Museum is not only a microcosm of Beijing's hutong culture but also a cultural attraction for the community to relive past memories and find a sense of belonging. ⛰【Travel Guide】 🕙Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday 09:30-16:30; closed on Monday, no reservation required. 💰Ticket price: Free. 📌Tips: Many celebrities have lived in Shijia Hutong, such as: No. 59 was originally the Shikefa Ancestral Hall, now one of the three major primary schools in Dongcheng, Shijia Primary School; No. 53 was once the residence of Hua Guofeng, later became Haoyuan Hotel; No. 51 was the former residence of Mr. Zhang Shizhao; No. 55 was once the Jiao Family Courtyard, owned by Jiao Youying, who was highly valued by the emperor during the Xianfeng period; No. 32 was the former residence of Fu Zuoyi; No. 24 was once the former residence of Ling Shuhua, one of the three talented women of the Republic of China; No. 20 was once the Beijing People's Art Theatre.