1. Necessity of Reservation

• Reservation required in advance: Regardless of the off-season or peak season, all visitors (including individual tourists, groups, and foreign tourists) must make real-name reservations through official channels. Those without reservations will not be allowed entry.
• Time-slot control for reservations: Tickets are released in time slots daily (such as 9:00-11:00, 11:00-13:30, 13:30-16:30), and visitors must enter strictly according to their reserved time slot.

2. Reservation Methods

• Official Website: Through the National Museum of China's official website (https://ticket.chnmuseum.cn), select the date and time slot and fill in personal information (passport number required).
• WeChat Official Account: Follow the "National Museum of China" WeChat Official Account and operate through the menu bar "Reservation Entry" (mobile phone number binding required).
• Third-party Platforms: Some cooperative platforms (such as Ctrip, Fliggy) may offer reservation services, but it is recommended to prioritize official channels to ensure reliability.

3. Reservation Time and Restrictions

• Reservation 1-7 days in advance: New tickets for the 7th day are released every day at 5 PM (for example, at 17:00 on Monday, tickets for the next Monday can be booked).
• Number of People Restriction: Each account can book a maximum of 5 people per day, requiring identity information to be filled out individually (foreign tourists need to provide passport information).
• Cancellation and Modification: If there are changes in the itinerary, cancellation or rescheduling must be done at least 1 day in advance.

4. Admission Precautions

• Document Requirements: Must carry the original passport consistent with the reservation information, and foreign tourists need to cooperate with staff verification.
• Security Check Process: Large luggage, selfie sticks, tripods, lighters, etc., are prohibited. Free storage services are provided inside the museum.
• Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-17:00 (admission stops at 16:00), closed on Mondays (except for statutory holidays).

5. Reservation Policies for Other Free Attractions

Many popular free attractions in China also require reservations, such as: - Tiananmen Square: Need to make a reservation 1-9 days in advance through the "Tiananmen Square Reservation Visit" mini-program. - Some City Museums: Such as Shanghai Museum, Nanjing Museum, which are free but require reservations. - Special Period Free Attractions: For example, during the off-season, the Palace Museum has "Themed Free Open Days" (reservations required and conditions must be met).

6. Practical Suggestions

• Off-Peak Reservations: Avoid weekends, holidays, and winter/summer vacations; choose weekday morning time slots.
• Backup Plans: If the reservation quota is full, try refreshing the page on the same day (occasionally, returned tickets may become available).
• Language Services: The National Museum offers multi-language audio guide rentals (approximately 40 RMB), supporting English, French, etc.