Mei Lan Fang Memorial Hall

Mei Lan Fang (1894 - 1961) is China's most famous Peking Opera star. Set up in October 1986, Mei Lan Fang Memorial Museum is located at Huguosi Street, the former residence of the singer from 1949 to 1961.

It is a quiet, typical Beijing courtyard that covers a space of 700square meters. At the top of the gate hangs a caption "Mei Lanfang Memorial Museum" written by Chairman Deng Xiaoping. Opposite to the gate is a white marble statue of the great artist. A veranda with red- lacquered pillars, decorated with colorful drawings on its eaves, joins the east and west wing rooms to the north main rooms.

The 716 square meter yard has been restored to the state of Mei's home during his later years. It displays the gifts that Mei received as well as videos which show his stage performance. In the exhibition hall, there are more than 100 photographs showing his artistic career and glorious life, together with a small portion of his theatrical costumes, ornaments and stage properties, as well as repertoire programs of various periods.

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Contact Information

Mei Lan Fang Memorial Hall
9 Huguosi Street, Xicheng District
100035 Beijing, SHI

Tel. +861066180351

http://www.ebeijing.gov.cn/HomeBj/Hutong/