The China Nationalities Museum (中华民族博物馆) is a museum in Beijing, China, located just to the west of the Olympic Green. It features displays of the daily life and architecture of China’s 56 ethnic groups. It is managed by the National Ethnic Affairs Commission of the United Front Work Department. Construction began in October 1992. The North Section was opened to the public on June 18, 1994, and the South Section was opened in September 2001. The museum covers approximately 50 hectares and so far comprises 44 ethnic villages and 200 ethnic buildings.
Below is a selection of photos taken during a visit to the Nationalities Museum Of China on December 20, 2010. Click on a small photo for a larger view, then select the next one with the cursor keys or the arrows on either side of the photo.