The Capital Museum, located in the Confucius Temple, was prepared in 1953 and formally opened in 1981.

As a major cultural construction project in Beijing in the "10th Five-Year Plan", the new complex of the Capital Museum, approved by the Beijing Municipal Government in 1999, further approved by the State Council after being submitted by the National Development and Reform Commission in 2001, commenced its construction in December 2001.

The new Capital Museum had the trial operation in December 2005 and was officially opened on May 18, 2006. With its magnificent architecture, abundant exhibitions, advanced technology and complete functions, the Capital Museum contributes to Beijing's standing as a famous historical and cultural city, a cultural centre and an international metropolis and ranks among the first class museums both at home and abroad and is regarded as one of the first "State First-class Museums" in 2008.

Here is the Accessibility of the museum:

Facilities for the Handicapped

Wheelchairs are available for visitors with special needs. Professional consultants and guides are on hand to help. 

In addition to professional commentators in the exhibition halls, 15 advanced self-service screens and six special ones for people in wheelchairs have been installed in the exhibit areas. Visitors can read and download data, or carry out interactive operations via these screens. A total of 18 card-operated telephones, including six for those in wheelchairs, have also been installed.

Nursery Room

Nursery room is available on the 5th floor of the museum. Professional consultants and guides are on hand to help. 

Lockers

Lockers are available on the 1st floor, the right-hand side of the north entrance. Professional consultants and guides are on hand to help.