Image by Andrew L. Seymour
The Museum of the Chinese Revolution emphasizes Chinese history of the past 150 years, with specific emphasis on the history of the Communist Party of China. The four-story main building with its two symmetrical wings was built in 1959 as part of the project to build 10 monumental buildings in Beijing. On each side of the entrance stands a pylon in the form of a burning torch, symbolizing Mao Zedongs famous statement
A single spark can start a prairie fire.
It is divided into three sections. Exhibits in the
Old Democratic Revolution section cover the period from 1840-1911. Events between 1911 and 1949 fall into the
New Democratic Revolution section. The third section is entitled
"The Triumph of the Revolution and the Establishment of Socialism" and covers events after 1949.
The museum is located in north half of the same building as the Museum of Chinese History.
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