Free lectures about ancient Chinese culture, like the totem dragon used in ancient China, are held every week at the museum for children aged between 4 and 13.

"We want to pass the traditional Chinese culture on to future generations, to help them understand their Chinese roots while playing in the museum," says Yu Feng.

"It enables them to feel the traditional culture and inspires them to seek their ancestors' wisdom. It may open a window for them to try and figure out who they are."

If you go

9:30 am-9 pm, daily.

Building F, No 13 Fuqianyi Lu, Shunyi district, Beijing. 010-6947-9638.